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When should I leave to pick someone up at SEA?
SEA’s Cell Phone Lot is for the interval after landing while the passenger deplanes and collects luggage. Wait for the passenger-ready message before approaching Baggage Claim, and account for the lot’s posted 20-minute limit rather than treating it as long-term parking.
SEA route identity
This page is for Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- SEA tells drivers to wait until passengers have deplaned and collected their luggage.
- The pickup handoff occurs outside Baggage Claim after that terminal processing.
- The Cell Phone Lot posts a 20-minute limit and requires drivers to remain with their vehicles.
Mistakes to avoid
- Starting the terminal approach before the passenger finishes baggage claim.
- Treating the 20-minute Cell Phone Lot as long-duration parking.
- Waiting on an Airport Expressway shoulder instead of a legal facility.
SEA pickup questions
When should I leave the SEA Cell Phone Lot?
Leave after the passenger confirms they have deplaned, collected any luggage, and reached the agreed airport drive or Baggage Claim exit.
Does “arrived” at SEA mean curb-ready?
No. The traveler still needs time to exit the aircraft, walk through the terminal, and collect checked luggage before reaching the pickup drive.
What if the SEA Cell Phone Lot wait will exceed 20 minutes?
Use an appropriate airport parking option rather than exceeding the posted lot limit or waiting on airport roadway shoulders.
Related SEA pickup guidance
SEA pickup zones
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SEA waiting areas
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