Meter starts around the terminal curb at YUM Terminal 1
Ornelas Transportation runs as a local taxi option at Yuma International Airport / MCAS Yuma (YUM), picking up directly outside Terminal 1’s arrivals curb. You call or text ahead and they meet you at the single public terminal, which keeps the walk short compared with off-airport rideshares. It’s a standard taxi setup: meter-based fares from the airport into central Yuma, usually in the 10–20 minute range depending on traffic on S 4th Avenue and I‑8.
For planning, budget roughly 10–15 minutes from baggage claim to sitting in the cab, including waiting for checked bags on the one main carousel in Terminal 1. Ornelas Transportation typically services runs into downtown Yuma, the Yuma Palms Mall area off I‑8, and nearby hotels along E 16th Street within a 5–8 mile radius of the airport. Cash and card are both commonly accepted in Yuma taxis, but confirm payment type when you book so you’re not hunting for an ATM after a late arrival.
Step-by-step: using Ornelas Transportation at YUM
- 1. Land and power on your phone. As soon as the wheels hit the runway at YUM, turn your phone off airplane mode so you can call or text Ornelas Transportation before you reach Gate 3 or 4 at Terminal 1.
- 2. Call Ornelas Transportation while taxiing. Use their posted phone number to request a pickup for “Yuma airport Terminal 1 arrivals,” and give your airline and scheduled arrival time so they can time the curbside stop.
- 3. Grab checked bags at the single carousel. After exiting security, head to baggage claim on the lower level of Terminal 1 and wait at the main carousel, which usually clears a full flight in about 10–20 minutes.
- 4. Exit to the arrivals curb. Walk straight out the sliding doors signed “Ground Transportation” by baggage claim; the taxi pickup zone is just a short walk, about 50–100 feet from the doors.
- 5. Confirm license and fare estimate. Before getting in, confirm the vehicle is Ornelas Transportation, ask for a rough price to your address in miles or cross-streets, and check that the taxi meter is reset to 0.0 at departure.
- 6. Pay and get a receipt. At drop-off, pay by cash or agreed card, then ask for a printed or handwritten receipt with date, time, and fare amount in case you need to expense the ride.
One tip: if you have a tight schedule for a meeting or a Yuma Proving Ground visit, pre-book Ornelas Transportation for a set pickup time based on your flight’s scheduled arrival at YUM, giving at least a 30-minute buffer for delays.