Pick-Up Options
Curbside on the Arrivals Level (Baggage Claim lower level) is for active loading of vehicles only. You cannot park at the curb and wait to pick up passengers. You should approach the Arrival's curb only when your party is waiting.
To avoid circling the airport, consider the following:
- Park in the Cell Phone Waiting Area for free until your passenger(s) arrive and claim their luggage. Have them call you when they are at the curb waiting. It is a short drive from the Cell Phone Waiting Area to all four terminals. There are flight display screens to monitor arriving flights in the Cell Phone Waiting Area. Commercial vehicles, including ride-shared ones, are not allowed in the Cell Phone Waiting Area.
- Park in the garage for free for the first 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you will be charged the normal fee.
Enforcement
A law enforcement officer will issue tickets and have the unattended vehicles towed.
No Parking Along Roadways
Drivers are not allowed to park on the shoulder of any roadway. A law enforcement officer will issue tickets to these drivers.
Drop-off Options
Pull up your vehicle to the Departure Level (upper level) curb in front of the terminals when actively dropping off passengers. Don't leave your vehicle unattended at the curb.
If you want to accompany departing passengers inside a terminal, use a parking garage. The first 20 minutes are free. After 20 minutes, you will be charged the normal fee.
Enforcement
A law enforcement officer will issue tickets and/or have the unattended vehicles towed.
No Parking Along Roadways
Drivers are not allowed to park on the shoulder of any roadway. A law enforcement officer will issue tickets to these drivers.
Arrivals/Departures Level Maximum Weight Restrictions
Maximum Weight Limit
Effective June 8, 2020, vehicles utilizing the departure (upper) level roadway will be restricted to less than 17 tons. Watch for new signage with this restriction along all main roadways leading to the airport. As a result, large charter buses, including those frequently used by cruise passenger transfer operators, will need to utilize the lower level for drop-off and pick-up passengers. BCAD's ground transportation operations plan is being updated accordingly.
Arrivals/Departures Level Maximum Height Clearance Restrictions
Maximum Height Limit
Effective October 18, 2018, here are the height restrictions for vehicles using the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's terminal roadway
arrivals and departures level:
The vertical maximum clearance for the terminal roadway arrival and departure levels is thirteen feet (13 ft.)
This clearance applies to the entire terminal roadway width
This height clearance applies to all vehicles using the terminal roadway arrivals and departure levels
Report issues to Airport Operations Control Center at 954-359-1201.
Read or Print Landside Advisory FLL2018-07 PDF and open it to view the map.
Accompany Passengers to the Gate
Because of security measures, only ticketed passengers can go through the security checkpoint to a gate. Airlines may grant permission for a healthcare assistant or a guardian to accompany a passenger with special needs or a minor. See an airline representative at the ticket counter to obtain this special permission.
Parking Options
If you want to park and accompany passengers into a terminal, FLL offers three
parking options steps away from the terminal. You can park in three garages or use
Curbside Valet.
Illegal Operators for Transportation
Accepting transportation offers from illegal ground transportation operators is unsafe and unwise. Please report all violations to the nearest law enforcement officer or call 954-359-1201.
