CMH cell phone lot

Cell Phone Waiting Lot: Between the air traffic control tower and the terminal. Free. Checked Oct 21, 2026.

Waiting for an arriving passenger

Wait in the cell phone lot until the person you are collecting has their bags and is at the curb, then drive to arrivals. The Green Lot's free first hour is offered as another option for waiting on arrivals.

If you would rather park and meet them inside, the cheapest lot is Green lot at $9/day, first 60 min free; the full list is on CMH parking.

Sources and independence

Independent guide; not affiliated with the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. Rates restated from the airport's published parking page, checked Oct 21, 2026. The airport's site is authoritative.