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Pickup and drop-off at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix, United StatesIATA: PHXICAO: KPHX

Where you can drop someone off, pick someone up, wait or meet at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, according to the official sources. Each spot lists only the verified actions; anything missing is unknown.

Picking someone up

Picking someone up

Where someone can get in, where you can wait or meet inside, and when short-stay parking is needed.

44th Street Sky Train pick-up area

Park and come inside
Where
44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station (44th Street & Washington) (outside the airport)

Picking upPermittedIf you are picking someone up who took the Sky Train, the 44th Street Sky Train pick-up area provides the best access. The lot has temporary parking spaces at no charge, where you must remain in your car, and paid spaces with a parking meter if you do not wish to remain in your vehicle.

24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station

Kiss & Ride
Where
24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, south of Buckeye Road (outside the airport)

Picking upPermittedUse the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station for pick-ups to avoid terminal traffic.

Cell Phone Waiting Lots

Park and come inside
Where
Cell Phone Waiting Lots: east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station

WaitingPermitted · at most 30 minutesThree free 24-hour Cell Phone Waiting Lots where drivers may wait in their vehicles for passengers while they deplane, pick up luggage and walk out to the curb: east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and south of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station. Stay with your vehicle; waiting times should be limited to 30 minutes or less. Parking and leaving your vehicle is not permitted and may be subject to towing or fines. Displays show flights as "Arrived" when the aircraft has reached the gate; allow extra time before driving to the terminal.

Dropping someone off

Dropping someone off

Where someone can get out quickly, and where you park if you want to come inside.

44th Street Sky Train pick-up area

Park and come inside
Where
44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station (44th Street & Washington) (outside the airport)

Dropping offPermittedAvoid terminal traffic: use the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station for drop-offs. For travelers using Terminal 4 it offers an alternative to driving into the airport. The free PHX Sky Train® takes them to the terminals.

24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station

Kiss & Ride
Where
24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, south of Buckeye Road (outside the airport)

Dropping offPermittedAvoid terminal traffic: use the 24th Street PHX Sky Train® Station, south of Buckeye Road, for drop-offs. It is the waypoint between Terminal 3 and the Rental Car Center.

Cell Phone Waiting Lots

Park and come inside
Where
Cell Phone Waiting Lots: east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and at the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station

WaitingPermitted · at most 30 minutesThree free 24-hour Cell Phone Waiting Lots where drivers may wait in their vehicles for passengers while they deplane, pick up luggage and walk out to the curb: east of Terminal 4, west of the West Economy Garage, and south of the 44th Street PHX Sky Train® Station. Stay with your vehicle; waiting times should be limited to 30 minutes or less. Parking and leaving your vehicle is not permitted and may be subject to towing or fines. Displays show flights as "Arrived" when the aircraft has reached the gate; allow extra time before driving to the terminal.

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

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SourcesWhere this comes fromChecked on the airport's official website on October 5, 2026.