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What is a Cell Phone Lot at an airport?

A cell phone lot at any airport is usually a free parking area where drivers can park their car and wait for a specified time for pickups.

The most interesting fact about this parking space at the airport is the reason for it being a Cell Phone Lot. The reason for this is that the people using this lot are connected to the passengers through their mobile phones. Launched as a pilot program in 13 airports, they have been in use in most airports since 2004.  

The importance of Cell Phone Lots is that it lets the traffic near the airport to be managed efficiently. It also helps you save money, especially when you are there to pick someone up from the airport. Similarly, monitoring the area becomes easier when there is a designated lot for pickups.  

Parking at Cell Phone Lots at most airports are free of cost. However, you make sure you stick to the rules, especially the timings at these lots.