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Where can I wait before an SAN pickup?
SAN lists a free Cell Phone Lot at 2311 McCain Road for short arrival waits. The posted limit is one hour, making it appropriate for normal deplaning and baggage delays but not for unattended or extended parking.
SAN route identity
This page is for San Diego International (SAN). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- The official Cell Phone Lot address is 2311 McCain Road.
- SAN lists the facility as free and intended for arrivals and quick pickups.
- The posted waiting limit is one hour.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using an old Cell Phone Lot address from a historical airport notice.
- Treating the free waiting area as all-day parking.
- Leaving without confirming whether the passenger is at Terminal 1 or 2.
SAN pickup questions
Where is the SAN Cell Phone Lot?
Navigate to 2311 McCain Road and follow current airport parking signs to the lot entrance.
How long can I wait in the SAN lot?
The airport posts a one-hour limit for the free waiting facility.
What if the passenger will take longer than one hour?
Move to a suitable paid parking option rather than overstaying a short-wait lot or circling the terminals.
Related SAN pickup guidance
SAN pickup timing
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SAN pickup zones
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