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When should I leave to pick someone up at SNA?
SNA’s Cell Phone Waiting Lot is designed around direct passenger confirmation. Stay south of Parking Structure C until the traveler calls or texts that they are ready, then ask for the numbered arrivals column before entering the lower roadway.
SNA route identity
This page is for John Wayne Airport (SNA). Airport identity and coverage come from the published Arrival airport catalog.
What the reviewed guidance says
- SNA instructs drivers to wait for a call or text from the arriving passenger.
- Numbered columns identify positions on the lower arrivals roadway.
- The upper roadway can serve as a later-day congestion alternative.
Mistakes to avoid
- Driving in when the flight status changes.
- Ignoring the numbered column system.
- Changing roadway levels without notifying the passenger.
SNA pickup questions
When should I leave the SNA waiting lot?
Leave after the traveler is ready outside and sends the numbered column on the selected roadway.
Can I use upper departures for SNA pickup?
The airport encourages that alternative after 9 a.m. when it is less congested than lower arrivals.
Does a flight arrival replace the passenger text?
No. The driver still needs confirmation that the traveler has reached a loading position.
Related SNA pickup guidance
SNA pickup zones
Connect the pickup_timing draft to the related pickup_zones guide.
SNA waiting areas
Connect the pickup_timing draft to the related waiting_areas guide.
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Agent and direct-client curb estimate
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