During Christmas week, this Boeing Dr. overflow lot can save you
Seasonal Parking Lot on Boeing Dr., about 0.4 miles from the terminal, only opens during peak holiday periods when the main economy and long-term lots at ELP are jammed. The airport says it adds roughly 440 extra spaces, which is why locals treat it as the backup plan when flying out of Terminal A or B around Christmas or Thanksgiving.
This is a remote, temporary lot near the Starlight Event Center on Boeing Dr., not the main garage across from the terminal. Signage usually goes up only when the airport activates overflow parking, so if you don’t see “Seasonal” or “Overflow” signs near Starlight, assume it isn’t open and head for the regular long-term areas first.
Pricing generally tracks the economy/long-term rates posted on the ELP parking page, but you won’t see the same digital boards you do near the main entrance. It’s standard surface parking: no covered spaces, no reserved rows, and lighting is more like an event lot than an airport garage. Treat this as a space-grab solution during a 20–22 December or 26–30 December rush, not as your first-choice long-term option in March.
Watch out for: reviews call out confusion over shuttle service and walking distance from Boeing Dr. to the terminal. Some holiday travelers mention unclear signs about whether a shuttle is running, so build in an extra 20–30 minutes and be ready for a longer walk than from the regular long-term lot, especially if you’re hauling checked bags to Terminal A or B.
What regulars do: before leaving home, they check Google Maps and local news to see if the Boeing Dr. seasonal lot near Starlight is mentioned as open, then drive straight there instead of circling full on-site lots. If you’re flying at a peak hour, print your reservation or screenshot the airport’s parking page so you’re not guessing about rates once you turn onto Boeing Dr.