Free Passenger Pickups
Des Moines International Airport offers convenient options for picking up passengers.
Meet Your Passenger in the Terminal or Garage
- Enjoy two hours of free parking in the Hourly Garage when meeting your passenger inside the terminal or garage using EZ Pick Up. Follow posted signs in the Hourly Garage for easy access.
Wait for Your Passenger
- The free Cell Phone Waiting Lot, located south of the airport, allows you to wait in your vehicle until your passenger arrives.
- For safety and traffic flow, only active loading or unloading is permitted at the terminal curb. Unattended vehicles may be ticketed or towed.