Short-Term Parking

First 15 minutes free if you park in Short-Term

Short-Term Parking at Meadows Field sits right by the Main terminal entrance, so it works well for quick drop-offs, pickups, or a fast run inside. The airport posts a 0–15 minute free period in this lot, which covers a quick curbside-style meet-up without circling the roadway. After that, it moves onto the regular short-stay rates, with a daily max of $13.00.

This is a true short-stay lot, not a long-trip option. At $13.00 per day, it costs more than the airport’s long-term choices if you’re gone multiple days, but it makes sense if you’re just in and out of the Main terminal in under a day. The walk is short enough that you’re at check-in within a few minutes of locking your car, which helps if you’re dropping bags close to departure time.

Use Short-Term if you’re running a same-day errand at BFL, like helping someone with bags or stepping inside the Main terminal to sort out a ticket issue. Parking near the entrance keeps you closer to airline counters and the security checkpoint, so you’re not wasting time on a shuttle. If you expect to stay longer than a couple of hours, compare the hourly charges against the $13.00 daily cap so you don’t overpay.

Tip: If you’re just picking someone up, aim to arrive within that 0–15 minute free window and have them text when they reach the Main terminal curb, so you can park, walk in if needed, and be back out without a charge.