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Where can I wait before an IAH pickup?
IAH provides free Cell Phone Lots open 24 hours for drivers waiting on arriving passengers. The driver must remain with the vehicle, and terminal curbs cannot be used as waiting areas, so choose the lot serving the passenger’s side of the airport before approaching.
IAH route identity
This page is for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- Houston Airports provides Cell Phone Lots on the JFK Boulevard and Will Clayton Parkway approaches.
- The lots are free, open 24 hours, and require the driver to remain with the vehicle.
- Terminal curbside parking is prohibited while a passenger is still processing or walking out.
Mistakes to avoid
- Choosing an airport approach before confirming the terminal.
- Leaving the vehicle unattended in a Cell Phone Lot.
- Using a terminal pickup door as a waiting space.
IAH pickup questions
Are IAH Cell Phone Lots free?
Yes. Houston Airports lists them as free, 24-hour waiting locations for drivers meeting arriving passengers.
Which IAH waiting-lot approach should I use?
Choose after confirming the passenger’s terminal: JFK Boulevard and Will Clayton Parkway serve different airport approaches.
Can I wait at an IAH terminal curb?
No. Terminal curbs are active pickup areas, so remain in a Cell Phone Lot until the passenger sends the exact door.
Related IAH pickup guidance
IAH pickup timing
Connect the waiting_areas draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
IAH pickup zones
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