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Where should we meet for a pickup at IAD?
IAD’s private-car handoff uses the Arrivals Level outside numbered doors 1 through 7. The passenger walks up from baggage claim to the agreed door, while the driver follows Arrivals signs and approaches only when loading can begin immediately.
IAD route identity
This page is for Washington Dulles International (IAD). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- IAD numbers the public Arrivals doors from 1 through 7.
- Passengers leave baggage claim and proceed up the ramp to the Arrivals Level.
- The roadway permits active pickup but not curbside waiting.
Mistakes to avoid
- Waiting at an arbitrary door without telling the passenger.
- Looking for the traveler on the baggage-claim level roadway.
- Blocking an Arrivals lane while the passenger changes doors.
IAD pickup questions
Where is personal-car pickup at IAD?
Follow airport roadway signs for Arrivals and meet outside the agreed door from 1 through 7.
How does a passenger reach the IAD pickup curb?
After baggage claim, proceed up the ramp to the Arrivals Level and find the chosen numbered door.
Can an IAD driver choose any open door?
The curb may have open space, but the passenger and driver should first agree on one door so they do not pass each other.
Related IAD pickup guidance
IAD pickup timing
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
IAD waiting areas
Connect the pickup_zones draft to the related waiting_areas guide.
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