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Where can I wait before an SNA pickup?
SNA provides a free 18-space Cell Phone Waiting Lot south of Parking Structure C near MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive. Drivers remain in their cars until called. If the small lot is full or an indoor meeting is planned, the airport identifies short-term spaces in terminal parking structures.
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
- The waiting lot sits south of Parking Structure C.
- Eighteen designated spaces are available free of charge.
- Drivers wait inside vehicles until the passenger signals readiness.
Mistakes to avoid
- Expecting a large staging facility despite the 18-space capacity.
- Leaving the car in the waiting lot.
- Using the lower roadway when the plan requires an indoor greeting.
SNA pickup questions
Where is the SNA Cell Phone Waiting Lot?
Find it south of Parking Structure C near MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive.
How many spaces does the SNA lot have?
The current official FAQ lists 18 designated waiting spaces.
What is the alternative if I need to go inside?
Use short-term terminal parking, including designated two-hour spaces in structures A1, B2, and C.
Related SNA pickup guidance
SNA pickup timing
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SNA pickup zones
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