Airport information
Pickup and drop-off at John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at John Glenn Columbus International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.
Picking someone up
Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.
Curbside pick-up and drop-off areas
Kiss & Ride- Picking up: permittedWhen picking up, wait in a free Cell Phone Waiting Lot or the Green lot until it is time for your curbside pick-up. Parking is not permitted at the curbside, and vehicle owners must remain with their vehicles at all times; a ticket will be issued if this rule is violated.
Cell Phone Waiting Lot
Park and come inside- Waiting: permittedFree cell phone waiting lot for those picking up, located between the air traffic control tower and the terminal. Just follow the road signs along International Gateway; the entrance is closer to the terminal and the exit is near the tower.
Green lot
Park and come inside- Waiting: permittedWaiting for someone's flight to land? You can also use spaces in the Green lot, where there is a one-hour grace period, allowing you to exit within that time period free of charge.
For all actions above: Free within 60 minutes.
Meeting someone in the terminal
Arrivals hall- Meeting: permittedPark in the parking garage and come right in. You are welcome to greet your family and friends outside of the security checkpoint for each concourse, or down in baggage claim. There is also a food court next to the Concourse B checkpoint where you can grab a cup of coffee or a quick bite while you wait.
Dropping someone off
Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.
Curbside pick-up and drop-off areas
Kiss & Ride- Dropping off: permittedUse the curbside pick-up and drop-off areas when you are saying goodbye. Parking is not permitted at the curbside (cars are subject to tickets and/or tow), and vehicle owners must remain with their vehicles at all times. Park in an airport parking lot if you plan to go inside with the passenger during drop-off.
Cell Phone Waiting Lot
Park and come inside- Waiting: permittedFree cell phone waiting lot for those picking up, located between the air traffic control tower and the terminal. Just follow the road signs along International Gateway; the entrance is closer to the terminal and the exit is near the tower.
Green lot
Park and come inside- Waiting: permittedWaiting for someone's flight to land? You can also use spaces in the Green lot, where there is a one-hour grace period, allowing you to exit within that time period free of charge.
For all actions above: Free within 60 minutes.
This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.
Rates and current rules
Rates and temporary rules change; the airport publishes them itself. We deliberately do not copy them.
Go to the official page of John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Official external websiteSourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 8, 2026.
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Picking up & dropping offChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websiteflycolumbus.com/passengers/picking-up-dropping-off
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport - Parking optionsChecked on October 8, 2026 · Official external websiteflycolumbus.com/passengers/parking-options
