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Where can I wait before a CLE pickup?
CLE provides a legal off-curb strategy for the part of the arrival when the passenger is not ready. The free Cell Phone Lot is reached from State Route 237 South. Do not use the lower Arrivals frontage as a holding lane. The Smart Garage supports a longer wait or indoor greeting.
CLE route identity
This page is for Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- The free Cell Phone Lot is reached from State Route 237 South.
- Do not use the lower Arrivals frontage as a holding lane.
- The Smart Garage supports a longer wait or indoor greeting.
Mistakes to avoid
- Holding on the lower Arrivals frontage rather than using the Cell Phone Lot.
- Starting toward the terminal before the passenger sends a ready message.
- Trying to conduct an indoor greeting without moving the vehicle to the Smart Garage.
CLE pickup questions
Where can a CLE pickup driver wait?
The free Cell Phone Lot is reached from State Route 237 South. Use that off-curb option while the passenger is still processing through the airport.
What rule applies in the CLE waiting area?
Do not use the lower Arrivals frontage as a holding lane. Follow that operating rule for the entire wait.
What is the CLE alternative for a different wait?
The Smart Garage supports a longer wait or indoor greeting. Choose that alternative when the normal short-stay option does not fit the pickup plan.
Related CLE pickup guidance
CLE pickup timing
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