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When should I leave to pick someone up at BWI?
BWI gives passengers a simple coordination rule: do not call the pickup driver until ready to exit the terminal. That keeps the driver in the Scott Road Cell Phone Lot through deplaning and baggage claim and prevents an early pass along the lower roadway.
BWI route identity
This page is for Baltimore/Washington International (BWI). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- BWI advises passengers to delay the pickup call until they are ready to leave the terminal.
- Private vehicles use the lower Arrivals roadway rather than the upper Departures roadway.
- The airport directs waiting drivers to its Cell Phone Lot.
Mistakes to avoid
- Calling the driver from the aircraft instead of near the terminal exit.
- Approaching the lower roadway before checked baggage is collected.
- Failing to provide a door or curb marker.
BWI pickup questions
When should a BWI passenger call the driver?
Call after baggage and other terminal needs are complete and the passenger is ready to walk directly outside.
Should a BWI driver leave when the plane lands?
No. Remain on Scott Road while the traveler exits the aircraft and finishes baggage claim.
What final detail should the passenger add?
Send the lower-level door or nearest signed position so the driver knows where on the long frontage to stop.
Related BWI pickup guidance
BWI pickup zones
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BWI waiting areas
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