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Where can I wait before an SEA pickup?
SEA’s Cell Phone Lot is at 2623 South 170th Street across from the Airport Expressway exit. It has about 200 spaces, free Wi-Fi, a posted 20-minute wait limit, and a stay-with-your-vehicle rule.
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
- The official lot address is 2623 South 170th Street in SeaTac.
- SEA lists about 200 parking spaces and free Wi-Fi in the waiting area.
- Drivers must stay with their vehicles and may not wait longer than the posted 20 minutes.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using the waiting lot for more than its posted 20-minute purpose.
- Leaving a vehicle unattended while waiting for a flight.
- Confusing the Cell Phone Lot with long-term airport parking.
SEA pickup questions
Where is the SEA Cell Phone Lot?
It is at 2623 South 170th Street, directly across from the South 170th Street exit of the Airport Expressway.
How long can I wait in the SEA lot?
The posted rule reserves it for waits of 20 minutes or less while meeting an arriving passenger.
Can I leave my vehicle in the SEA Cell Phone Lot?
No. Drivers must remain with their vehicles, and unattended or over-limit vehicles may be towed.
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