PORTLAND — The Portland International Jetport (PWM) was named Best Airport in this year’s poll of Down East magazine readers’ favorites. Thousands of Down East readers voted February through April for their statewide selections, and Portland Jetport made the list. The full list of the “Best Of” honored businesses, places and more, appears in the July issue of Down East.

The “Best of Maine” awards occur annually and provide Down East readers the opportunity to nominate the Maine people, places and things that mean the most to them. Based solely on popular vote, the winners represent the best of Maine as identified by the people who know Maine the best: residents and repeat visitors.

“This year thousands of readers nominated their favorites across Maine,” said Down East editor in chief Kathleen Fleury. “To be included in this list selected by the readers of Down East or the editorial team here means that you truly are part of what makes Maine so great. Our readers and team take the task of selecting the ‘Best Of ’ very seriously. It really is an honor.”

Maine’s largest and busiest airport, the Portland International Jetport serves approximately 1.7 million passengers per year.

“It’s wonderful to hear we’ve been selected by the readers of Down East magazine as their airport of choice,” said Paul Bradbury, airport director. “It’s gratifying to be recognized for our commitment to a fantastic travel experience.”