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Pick Up & Drop Off

Before heading to the airport, visit the airline directory to confirm the terminal location for your traveler’s airline.

Drop Off Tips

  • If you are dropping off your traveler in the terminal, follow the signs for the airline’s terminal and proceed to short term parking. If dropping off your traveler curbside, follow the signs for the airline’s terminal and proceed to the departures level.

Pick Up Tips

  • We recommend visiting the airline directory before arriving at the airport to confirm the terminal location for your traveler’s airline.
  • It's helpful to know the airline name, flight number, and city from which your traveler is arriving to keep track of the arrival time.
  • If you are meeting your traveler in the terminal, follow the signs for the airline’s terminal and proceed to short term parking. If picking up your traveler curbside, follow the signs for the airline’s terminal and proceed to the arrivals level.
  • Wait times for CBP processing of international passengers may vary based on flight arrival times, flight passenger counts, and other variables.
South Cell Phone Waiting Lot

Cell Phone Waiting Lots

If you arrive at the airport with time to spare but would rather not park and wait inside the terminal, take advantage of the airport’s cell phone waiting lots. These free lots, located at each end of the airport, provide a convenient place close to the terminals for motorists to idle while waiting for their party to arrive.

DTW North Cell Phone Lot

DTW South Cell Phone Lot