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Where can I wait before an IAD pickup?
IAD’s Cell Phone Lot on Autopilot Drive is the official free waiting area for arriving-passenger drivers. It allows stays up to one hour, requires attended vehicles, and has no restroom facilities, so longer or unattended waits belong in a terminal parking option.
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
- The Cell Phone Lot entrance is on Autopilot Drive near Aviation Drive.
- IAD permits free use for a maximum of one hour.
- Vehicles must remain attended and the lot does not provide restrooms.
Mistakes to avoid
- Confusing the Cell Phone Lot with terminal parking.
- Leaving a vehicle unattended in a lot without restroom facilities.
- Exceeding the one-hour waiting limit instead of moving to parking.
IAD pickup questions
Where is the IAD Cell Phone Lot?
It is on Autopilot Drive; use the airport Services exit and follow Aviation Drive to the signed entrance.
Does IAD charge for the waiting lot?
No. The official lot is free for stays of up to one hour.
Can I leave the lot to use a restroom?
Do not leave the vehicle unattended. Choose a parking facility if you need to exit the car or wait longer.
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