Parking Overview
The Cellular Telephone Waiting Lot at Kahului Airport (OGG) is a dedicated, on-airport place to wait in your car for arriving passengers. It’s designed for short-term waiting only—ideal when you’re early for a pickup and want to avoid circling the terminal roadways or stopping at the curb before your party is ready.
Best for: quick pickups and rideshare-style meetups where the passenger calls/texts once they have bags. It’s not intended for trips of any length (overnight or multi-day). The experience is typically straightforward: pull in, wait, then head to the terminal when you get the “I’m outside” message.
Pricing
- Daily rate: $0 (free)
- Weekly rate: $0 (free), but this lot is not meant for extended parking
Compared with alternatives at OGG, this is the only option specifically meant for free waiting. If you need to actually park and go inside, the Main Public Parking Lot across from the terminal charges up to $24 per 24 hours (rates effective Feb 1, 2024). Off-site lots can sometimes run from about $15/day with shuttles, but pricing varies by provider and season.
Discounts: The cell phone lot is already free, so there are no booking discounts. For longer stays, discounts are more likely off-site via third-party booking platforms (e.g., multi-day deals). On-site airport parking generally does not use reservations.
Payment methods: None required for this facility. (For paid on-site lots, payment is typically via cash or major credit cards at machines; no change is dispensed.)
Getting to Your Terminal
This lot is intended for waiting—not walking to the terminal. When your passenger is ready, you’ll drive from the waiting lot to the terminal pickup curb. The airport does not advertise a shuttle for the cell phone lot.
- Estimated time to terminal: plan on a short drive on airport roads; timing depends on curbside congestion and traffic flow.
- Weather exposure: you remain in your vehicle while waiting, so exposure is minimal until you pull up at the curb.
Features & Security
- Type: short-term waiting area (cell phone lot)
- Covered parking: no (uncovered)
- EV charging: none listed for this lot
- Accessibility: accessible by vehicle; for meet-and-greet inside the terminal, use the Main Public Parking Lot instead
Security and lighting specifics for this waiting lot are not prominently published. As with any airport facility, keep valuables out of sight and lock your vehicle.
Booking Tips
- No reservations needed: it’s first-come, first-served and free.
- Use it strategically: wait here until your party has collected bags and is ready for curb pickup to avoid being moved along by curbside enforcement.
- Peak periods: during holiday weeks and evening arrival banks, curbside can back up—waiting in the lot until the passenger is truly ready saves time and stress.
- If you need to park and walk in: use the Main Public Parking Lot (paid, across from the terminal). If on-site is full or you want to save over multi-day stays, consider off-site shuttle parking.