Closest rows by T1 beat any shuttle lift setup
At Medford (MFR) you park in front of T1, not in a remote field. Accessible Parking lives in marked ADA bays in the closest rows of both the short‑term and long‑term lots, immediately across from the single terminal. For most disabled drivers, that means a short roll or walk instead of loading chairs or walkers onto a shuttle. The airport doesn’t publish exact ADA space counts, but these signed spots sit in the first rows, in line with typical small‑airport layouts.
The short‑term lot sits directly opposite the terminal doors, with rows starting just a few dozen yards from ticketing. Regulars with disabled plates often pick short‑term even for multi‑hour stays, because the rate bump is modest compared with big hubs that may charge double or more for prime spots. If you’re being dropped off, the same curb at T1 handles both departures and arrivals, so mobility‑limited passengers don’t have to move between different levels or buildings.
The long‑term lot starts just beyond short‑term, still within easy rolling distance of the T1 entrance. Rates are lower than short‑term for overnight stays, but at MFR the gap is smaller than at major airports that push budget parkers far away with shuttle buses. Accessible bays here also sit in the rows closest to the pedestrian crosswalks and main walkway. If you use a power chair or scooter, the flat walkways from both lots to the terminal help avoid curb‑cut hunting.
Practical tip: arrive 15–20 minutes earlier than usual on peak ski or summer weekends to grab one of the closest ADA spaces in short‑term before those first rows fill and you end up farther back in the lot.