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Where can I wait before an SJC pickup?
SJC lists free Cell Phone Waiting Areas, including its newer Airport Boulevard site on the northeast side of the campus. The curbside guide states a 30-minute waiting period, making it suitable for a passenger who is close to ready; drivers anticipating a longer delay or an indoor greeting should use an hourly lot.
SJC route identity
This page is for San Jose International (SJC). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- The current FAQ names a northeast Airport Boulevard site as a free waiting location.
- SJC’s pickup guide states a 30-minute Cell Phone Waiting Area period.
- Hourly Lots 2, 4, and 5 support parking and passenger greetings.
Mistakes to avoid
- Expecting curbside waiting after the short-lot period.
- Choosing an hourly greeting without checking the passenger’s terminal.
- Leaving staging before the airline building is confirmed.
SJC pickup questions
Where is the newer SJC waiting area?
The airport places it on Airport Boulevard on the northeast side of the campus.
How long is the published short wait?
The passenger pickup guide states 30 minutes for the free Cell Phone Waiting Area.
Where should I park to meet someone inside?
Use a suitable hourly lot; the airport identifies Lots 2, 4, and 5 for terminal access.
Related SJC pickup guidance
SJC pickup timing
Connect the waiting_areas draft to the related pickup_timing guide.
SJC pickup zones
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