How do I find the cell phone waiting lot at ATL?
Located south of the airport. Follow signs from I-85 southbound to 'Cell Phone Lot.'
The Cell Phone Waiting Lot at Hartsfield-Jackson is located south of the airport. Follow signs from I-85 southbound to 'Cell Phone Lot' or 'Cell Phone Waiting Area.' From other airport approaches, follow general 'Airport Cell Phone Lot' signage.
The lot has approximately 200 spaces and is gate-controlled with a 1-hour maximum stay. Vehicles exceeding the limit are subject to towing.
Parking is free. Restrooms are available in a small building at the entrance. Cell signal is good throughout the lot for staying in contact with arriving passengers.
Wait in the lot until your arriving passenger texts or calls to confirm they're at baggage claim with their luggage. The drive from the cell phone lot to the Domestic Terminal arrivals curb is typically 4-6 minutes; from the International Terminal arrivals curb, 8-12 minutes.