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Plan your trip at John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Columbus, United StatesIATA: CMHICAO: KCMH

Getting to and from John Glenn Columbus International Airport: transport, parking, and where to pick someone up or drop them off. Every part links to the full information.

Transport

Where you board, with connections and frequency.

  • TaxiTaxiTaxis on the ground transportation level (right by the terminal)
  • TaxiRidesharing (Uber and Lyft)Rideshare pick-up in the ground transportation area, across the Arrivals drive (right by the terminal)

All transport from John Glenn Columbus International Airport

Parking

  • 5parking areas

All parking areas, with facts for each one

Picking someone up

Where someone gets in and where you can wait or meet.

  • Terminal curbside
    • 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 LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Waiting Lot between the air traffic control tower and the terminal, along International Gateway
    • 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 lotPark and come inside
    Green lot, 3256 E 17th Ave.
    • 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.

  • Terminal · Parking garage, connected to the airport terminal (4600 International Gateway)
    • 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.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All pickup rules

Dropping someone off

A quick drop-off, or park and come inside.

  • Terminal curbside
    • 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 LotPark and come inside
    Cell Phone Waiting Lot between the air traffic control tower and the terminal, along International Gateway
    • 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 lotPark and come inside
    Green lot, 3256 E 17th Ave.
    • 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.

Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

All drop-off rules

This is a selection of verified information. Check the official sources for additional and current conditions.

SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 8, 2026.