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Where can I wait before an MKE pickup?
MKE provides a legal off-curb strategy for the part of the arrival when the passenger is not ready. The Surface Lot and Cell Phone Waiting Area sit south of the parking structure. The first 30 minutes are free for a short passenger wait. The Hourly Garage is another published pickup option for drivers needing terminal access.
MKE route identity
This page is for General Mitchell International (MKE). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- The Surface Lot and Cell Phone Waiting Area sit south of the parking structure.
- The first 30 minutes are free for a short passenger wait.
- The Hourly Garage is another published pickup option for drivers needing terminal access.
Mistakes to avoid
- Expecting the Surface Lot’s free period to extend beyond the first 30 minutes.
- Using short waiting when the driver needs terminal access.
- Ignoring the Hourly Garage as the published alternative for a longer or indoor pickup.
MKE pickup questions
Where can a MKE pickup driver wait?
The Surface Lot and Cell Phone Waiting Area sit south of the parking structure. Use that off-curb option while the passenger is still processing through the airport.
What rule applies in the MKE waiting area?
The first 30 minutes are free for a short passenger wait. Follow that operating rule for the entire wait.
What is the MKE alternative for a different wait?
The Hourly Garage is another published pickup option for drivers needing terminal access. Choose that alternative when the normal short-stay option does not fit the pickup plan.
Related MKE pickup guidance
MKE pickup timing
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MKE pickup zones
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