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Pet Friendly Airports U.S. - Pet Relief Areas at U.S. Airports
The Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation designed to help airplane passengers with service animals has gone info effect. As of May 13, 2009 all airlines must make sure there are pet relief areas, and escorts to those relief areas, for any passenger traveling with a service animal. Airlines and airports have been instructed to work together to make this happen. As a result, airports everywhere are creating, upgrading and expanding pet relief areas that are open to all.
Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
A pet relief area is located on the lower level, exit near the Southwest Baggage Claim then proceed ahead to the grassy area.
Huntsville: Huntsville International Airport (HSV)
The airport has opened its first designated Pet Park, which provides a convenient place where passengers traveling with animals can give them a restroom break. The Pet Park is located outside just west of the terminal building and encompasses a fence-enclosed area with grass, bench, and a pet waste disposal system. Passengers are encouraged to allow their pets to utilize the pet relief area prior to going through security checkpoint; however, for those passengers that are passed security checkpoint but need to allow their pets to utilize the pet relief area, an airline attendant may escort the passenger and pet to and from the area.
Juneau: Juneau International Airport (JNU)
A pet relief area is located in front of the north end of the terminal. Please use the bags provided to clean up after your pet.
Anchorage: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport offers outdoor pet relief areas at both terminals. Signs providing directions to these areas can be found on the curbside adjacent the baggage claim doors. While inside the terminals, dogs shall remain inside their kennels or on a leash whenever accompanied by their owner/handler.
Phoenix: Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Sky Harbor has three areas for pets to stretch their legs, drink water and take potty breaks (mitts for cleaning up provided). The Pet Patch is located just east of Terminal 2. The Paw Pad is located just outside of the west doors of Terminal 3. The Bone Yard is on the west side of Terminal 4 just outside of baggage claim, level 1.
Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TIA)
Prickly Paws Pet Stop, the Tucson International Airport pet relief area, is located outside of the east end of the lower level baggage claim area. Plastic bags and a container for disposal of solid waste are provided. Airlines can arrange for escort services, if required.
Little Rock: Little Rock National Airport (LIT)
Outside Security - From any terminal exit, turn left to find the animal Relief Area. Inside Security - Contact an agent for escort.
Burbank: Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
A pet relief area is located outside between Terminals A and B.
Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
The airport has a service animal relief area for service animals that accompany people with disabilities through the airport. Passengers accompanied by service animals simply request an escort from an authorized airline representative to and from the animal relief area. The relief area was designed to provide a humane and secure location for special needs passengers to care for the needs of their travelling companions. The relief area consists of synthetic grass footing, fencing for animal safety, and a fire hydrant for a touch of authenticity.
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX has five animal relief stations conveniently located around the central terminal area of the airport. All stations are located outside on the lower level. There is a small "Pet Park" at the southeast end of the Central Terminal Area near Terminals 7-8 (United Airlines) where pets can take a potty break. There's a little dog house there and a stand with plastic bags so owners can clean up after their animals, and a trash can. Pets cannot run free (i.e., unleashed) because it is still in the Central Terminal Area and the roadway runs along side it. There is another pet rest area near TBIT (Tom Bradley International Terminal) between TBIT and Terminal 4. In addition, LAX now offers fenced pet parks between Terminals 1 & 2 and across from Terminal 5 & 6 in a grassy area. The pet parks all have water spouts with water bowls, doggie poop bag stand, trash receptacle and are recognizable by the carved out doggie bone and fire hydrant.
Oakland: Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Three animal relief areas are located just outside the terminals. Terminal 1 – outside the JetBlue ticket counter. Between Terminals 1 and 2 – along the Hourly Parking Lot fence. Outside Terminal 2 – near the Southwest Airlines Baggage Claim.
Ontario, Inland Empire: LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT)
ONT's pet relief areas are located at the west ends of both Terminals 2 and 4. The area is approximately 12' X 12', with a few trees, sand, fire hydrant, dog house (not usable), and baggies available for dog waste. In using the pet areas, please remember that your pet must be on a leash at all times.
Thank you, Katie!
Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Palm Springs has two animal relief areas, one is just outside the main lobby and the other is beyond the TSA checkpoint next to the outdoor playground.
Redding: Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)
Pet/animal relief areas are located at the south end of terminal or across the street from the terminal. (two locations).
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport
The airport has a pet relief area located at each terminal. The pet relief area at Terminal A is located behind the Southwest Airlines curbside check-in area. The pet relief area at Terminal B is located in the breezeway/patio area between The central food court area and the wing of Terminal B that houses American Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The areas have bags to aid disposal of pet waste.
A pet and service animal relief area is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Exit the building and turn left. From the Commuter Terminal, go to the west end. The area is located outside the terminal entrance.
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SFO offers two animal relief areas outside baggage claim that are landscaped and fully fenced. Animal Relief Areas provide essential elements for animals in transit, such as drinking areas with bowls and garbage areas with mutt mitt dispensers. They are situated in fully fenced and landscaped areas with complete accessibility for the disabled, and are available 24 hours a day. Located outdoors: Terminal 1, Courtyard 1, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level; Terminal 3, Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level. See the website at www.flysfo.com/web/page/index.jsp. Go to Airport Maps - Interactive Maps, then click on Services and Animal Relief Areas.
Santa Ana, Orange County: John Wayne Airport (SNA)
The Pet Relief Area can be found on the lower level outside of Terminal A near the entrance to Parking Structure A1. Owners are asked to clean up after their animals, using the waste disposal bags and receptacle provided. Please be advised that - with the exception of service animals - uncaged animals are not allowed in the Terminal.
Sonoma: Sonoma County Airport (STS)
A Pet Relief Area for animals on the go is located just across the street from the terminal near the parking kiosk. The fenced area is stocked with plastic hand covers, a disposal container, running water, and lots of fresh air. Eventually a special doggy drinking fountain will be added.
Denver: Denver International Airport (DIA)
DIA has one designated pet-exercise area located outside Jeppesen Terminal on Level 2 West, not far from Door 200. Pets can wander in a designated enclosed area for relief or exercise. The area is wheelchair accessible. Connecting passengers with pets who want to use the area should plan on at least 30 minutes of travel time to the terminal and back to an airline gate. Because of security restrictions, no area is available outside the A, B, or C gates.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) has a pet relief area located on the upper level out the west entrance doors.
Thank you, Nancy Trepagnier!
Windsor Locks: Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Pet relief area is a stone area outside on west side of terminal A. Animal Relief Kits that contain pad, wet wipes, and a large plastic bag are available inside the terminal.
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Reagan National Airport (DCA)
At Reagan National all four pet relief areas are outdoors on natural grass, near the pre-security side of Terminals A, B and C. All locations at both airports are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. A full list of locations at www.mwaa.com/reagan under the “airport services” tab. All of the areas are located outdoors on the "streetside" of the terminal buildings: outside Terminal A at two (2) locations near the main traffic circle; outside Terminal B across from the entrance to the Metrorail station; and outside Terminal C across from the entrance to the Metrorail station.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
While the majority of the five Dulles pet relief area locations are outside the Main Terminal, two are inside the midfield concourses for the convenience of ticketed connecting passengers. The indoor locations also feature unique ventilation and flushing/drainage systems to maintain clean facilities. All locations are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. Pre-Security, Outdoor Locations: Outside of the Main Terminal on the east end of the Departures level. Go out the doors closest to the United Airlines ticket counter and turn right; Outside of the Main Terminal on the west end of the Departures level near the walkway to Daily Garage 2. Go out the doors closest to the Delta ticket counter and turn left; Outside of the Main Terminal on the east end of the baggage claim level. Follow signs near Baggage Claim #1 which say "Service Animal Relief Area." Post-Security, Indoor Locations:
A and B-Gates: Between the concession area and Gate A-31; C and D-Gates: Across from Gate D-1.
Fort Myers: Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
There are designated Dog Walk Areas at both ends of the terminal on the lower level (near the gazebo and loading dock), or across the street from baggage claim on the lower level near the parking garage. Please remember to clean up after your pets.
Jacksonville: Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
A pet relief area is located in the lower level, exit through the double doors located next to Baggage Carousel 8 to the grassy area.
Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA)
MIA has animal relief areas located at the arrival level at Concourses D, E and J. The relief areas at Concourses E and J are whimsically themed "doggy parks." All of MIA relief areas are equipped with dual surfaces and waste disposal stations.
Thank you, Marc!
Orlando: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Service Animal Relief Areas are available on Level 2 of both terminals. The “A” side area is located at the far East end of the building (to the right as you exit the building). The “B” side area is located at the far West end of the building (to the right as you exit the building).
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA)
At Tampa International Airport, the relief areas for pets/service animals at the landside building are located in the “grassy areas” across the vehicle drives of the arrival (baggage claim) and departure (ticketing) areas.
Atlanta: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Hartsfield-Jackson has a Poochie Park located on the lower level of Terminal North outside door LN2 to the right of the building. Owners can take animals to this grassy area and allow pets to relieve themselves. Owners are expected to clean up after their animals if possible with scoopers provided on site. Pet owners whose animals experience an accident elsewhere around the terminal may use the Poochie Park scoopers and receptacles for clean-up. There are also two other areas where pets may relieve themselves in the grassy knoll located in the Ground Transportation area on Terminal South outside of doors W1 and W2. Currently, Hartsfield-Jackson does not have pet facilities inside the secured areas.
Honolulu: Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
HNL has a fully fenced in grassy area under palm trees between the International and Overseas Public Parking structures where service animals, pets in transit and working airport animals can take a potty break. HNL provides plastic bags and a trash can so owners and handlers can clean up after their animals. Fresh water is also available. While the area is fully enclosed, the airport requires all animals to remain leashed and under the full control of its owner/handler.
Boise: Boise Airport (BOI)
A pet relief area is located at the west end of terminal on arrivals level, outside baggage claim west doors, on the way to the rental car lot.
Chicago: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
The Animal Relief Area is curbside, on the lower level. It is a gated area designated for service animal relief and is accessible at all times. All animals must be accompanied and leashed by the owner. Midway Animal Relief Area
Chicago: O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Animal relief areas are located curbside, on the lower levels of Terminals 1 and 5. They are gated areas designated for service animal relief and are accessible at all times. All animals must be accompanied and leashed by the owner.
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Outdoor animal relief areas are available in the grassy areas of the North Garden and the South Garden. Owners of service animals requiring relief in post-security areas should make arrangements with the airline from whom they purchased their tickets. In these cases, an airline employee will escort the animals to a designated area on the ramp.
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Wichita: Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT)
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport maintains a service animal relief area outside of the baggage claim area. Exit the south door next to the rental car counter.
Lexington: Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
Exit the sliding doors at far right of the Baggage Claim area. The Paddock Area is outside near the horse statues.
Louisville: Louisville International Airport (SDF)
Pet relief area is outside on the Lower level -- outside baggage claim, approximately 50 feet past the last set of doors near the Southwest Baggage Service Office.
Thank you, Ashley Fultz!
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Armstrong International offers a service animal relief area adjacent to the short term parking garage. Exit through baggage claim near the rental car counters.
Bangor: Bangor International Airport (BGR)
The pet relief areas are located just pass the terminal on the right side of the one-way road.
Thank you, Lisa Eldridge!
Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM)
The Jetport is user-friendly and fully handicapped-accessible. You’ll find everything you need: a Paradies gift shop/newsstand, Visitor Information Center, ATM, a place to walk your dog, snack bar and the Shipyard Brewport restaurant are all located on the first floor for passengers and their welcoming parties.
Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
The Pet Relief Area can be found at the end of Concourse E near the International Terminal, adjacent to the light rail station. Seating is available in the area. Owners are asked to clean up after their animals, using the waste disposal bags and receptacle provided.
Boston: Logan International Airport (BOS)
Animal relief areas are located outside the lower level at all terminals. Terminal A - just before the silverline stop; Terminal B (two locations) - after the US Shuttle entry, just prior to the start of the u-turn and just past the Silverline stop; Terminal C - in nook between the United baggage area entry and door entry to jetBlue baggage belt 3; Terminal E - across from taxi pool stand prior to covered walkway leading to hallway to Terminal C.
Detroit: Detroit Metro Airport (DTW)
Service Animal Relief Areas are available at each passenger terminal. The McNamara Terminal location is outside the International Arrivals area (Lower Level), around the corner of the building at the south end of the curb front. At the North Terminal, there are Relief Areas at each end of the Departures Level curb (Upper Level). All locations provide plastic bags and a container for disposal of solid waste. Contact your airline to arrange for escort services, if required.
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
The designated Animal Relief Area is a small, fenced, park-like, wheelchair-accessible area provided for the needs of both assistance animal and owner with natural ground cover and surroundings – even
a faux fire hydrant. Mutt Mitts, trash receptacles, and benches are provided for their human counterparts. The Animal Relief Area is located at the far west end of the terminal curb front. GFIA customers with pets are free to access the designated Animal Relief Area.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport maintains pet/service animal relief areas at both terminals. The Terminal 1-Lindbergh location is outside Door 1 on the Baggage Claim Level. Follow the signs to your left. The area is fenced on three sides and has a gravel base. At Terminal 2-Humphrey travelers can use the grassy area just outside and to the right of Door 6 on Level 1 near Baggage Claim. On-site pet boarding facilities are available through Now Boarding. Located on airport property, Now Boarding allows you to drop off your beloved pet(s), park at the facility and then take a complimentary shuttle ride to your terminal for your flight. When you return, Now Boarding will pick you up from the terminal and return you to your pet and vehicle - 24 hours a day!
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St. Louis: Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Lambert-St. International Airport offers two outdoor rest areas for passengers with service animals or traveling pets. Each relief area offers 400 square feet of gated space with park benches, trash cans, plastic mitts for cleanup and even fire hydrants. Terminal 1’s animal rest area is located on the upper level, west end, outside exit 6. The Terminal 2 animal relief area is located outside exit 15.
Missoula: Missoula International Airport (MSO)
A grassed-in Service Animal Relief Area is available in front of the main passenger terminal just outside baggage claim. The area is marked with a sign, and a pet waste bag dispenser and receptacle are available.
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Las Vegas: McCarran International Airport (LAS)
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas has opened three designated, enclosed areas outside its ticketing lobbies in which travelers with pets can take their animals to relieve themselves prior to or after a flight. One is on the north side of Baggage Claim, just across from north Ticketing at Terminal 1. The second is located near Terminal 1’s south Ticketing lobby, while the third is outside the Terminal 2 Ticketing lobby. McCarran has only two terminals, so anyone who goes to Ticketing is near one of these three pet relief areas, no matter which carrier they fly. All three of these areas are prior to the security checkpoints. There is a short chain link fence around the perimeters, along with pea gravel and dog waste bag dispensers.
Reno: Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RTIA)
Since 2004, the “Gate K-9 Bark Park” has provided a convenient place where passengers traveling with their pets can give their dogs a restroom and water break. The Bark Park is fully fenced, with ADA accessibility, running water, mutt mitts to clean up after dogs, a fire hydrant and a canopy for inclement weather. Gate K-9 Bark Park is located north of Baggage Claim. Just exit Door D and follow the paw prints to the Bark Park. Reno-Tahoe International welcomes the increasing number of four-legged, furry passengers who visit the airport and we’re sure Gate K-9 will help keep those tails a waggin’.
Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT)
Exit the terminal by the door across from Baggage Carousel 5 and look for the "Animal Relief Area" sign.
Newark: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The Port Authority of NY and NJ and our airport partners have provided pet relief areas for customers. These areas are located in the arrivals area of each terminal. Follow the signs in the baggage claim areas or ask a Customer Care Representative for information. Owners can take their animals to these pet relief areas and allow the pets to relieve themselves. Owners are expected to clean up after their animals with the materials provided in the pet relief areas. Pet owners whose animals have an accident elsewhere in the terminal are expected to clean up after their animals and notify a member of the cleaning crew. There are no pet relief areas beyond security checkpoints in any of the terminals at the Port Authority airports.
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Pet relief area is outside by the baggage claim area.
Albany: Albany International Airport (ALB)
Pet relief area is outside at the south end of the terminal.
Buffalo: Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
An Animal Relief Area is located outside the west end of the arrivals area.
Long Island: Long Island MacArthur Airport (LIMA)
Long Island MacArthur Airport offers a convenient pet relief area adjacent to the airport terminal where you can bring your pet before and after flights. To find the pet relief area go to the west end of the baggage claim area and use the door to the left of the car rental desks.
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Airports: JFK International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport
All passenger terminals at the Port Authority’s airports provide pet relief areas in conformance with
the federal Air Carrier Access Act, which mandates such areas for service animals who travel with air
passengers. Signs featuring the international symbol for pet relief designate the areas.
New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) American Airlines Animal Relief Area Terminal 8
American Airlines has installed a new Pet Relief Area at the terminal's departure level, so that passengers with pets can give their canine or feline friends a final chance to relieve themselves before packing them away in their kennels for the flight. The new Pet Relief Area is a 30 feet by 50 feet enclosure, including a 1,000-square-foot patch of natural grass. It has a five-foot wide entrance gate, a walkway and two benches. A "Mutt Mitt" dispenser is provided, together with a trash barrel at the gate for waste disposal. A bright red fire hydrant stands at the far end of the grassy area.
New York: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) JetBlue Airlines Animal Relief Area Terminal 5
A pet relief area at JetBlue's Terminal 5 is situated right next to baggage carousel 6.
Asheville/Fletcher: Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
There are designated Animal Relief Areas located at the North and South ends of the terminal. These areas are accessible from the pre-security side of the airport. There are no Animal Relief Areas after the security checkpoint.
Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The Charlotte airport doesn’t have an official pet relief area, but it does have a grassy area near the large fountain outside baggage claim. Exit on the lower level, outside baggage claim, the grassy area is across the street.
Fayetteville: Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Outside Security - behind the Smoking area. Inside Security - Beside Gate 34.
Morrisville: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Designated Service Animal Relief Areas (SARAs) are located at terminals 1 and 2. RDU customers with pets are free to access these designated animal relief areas. Terminal 1: Curbside, between Baggage Claim 3 and the taxi staging area. Terminal 2: Curbside, lower level-baggage claim, just north of the taxi staging area.
Fargo: Hector International Airport (FAR)
There is an area located by rental car parking on the west side of the terminal.
Cincinnati: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
A pet relief area is located at the east end of Terminal 3 on the lower (bag claim) level, just outside the Car Rental Shuttle Station. Look for the fenced area. Disposal gloves are provided.
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Passengers who are traveling with pets or service animals can now utilize the convenience of the CLE Pet Relief Area. The pet relief area is at the South of end of baggage claim, nearest to Carousel 2. Owners will exit through Door 1 and walk to the left (following signs) around the corner. Pet waste pickup bags and a trash receptacle are available. Owners are asked to please clean up after their pets.
Columbus: Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The airport has a landscaped "pet relieving area," just outside the southernmost door of the baggage claim area.
Dayton: Dayton International Airport (DAY)
Pet relief area is located outside Concourse B, near the police station. Contact an agent to escort you to this area.
Toledo: Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
From any Main Terminal exit, turn left then go to the end of the building. Relief Station will be posted in the grassy area between the terminal and the Cargo Building.
Oklahoma City: Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Will Rogers World Airport has a Pet Relief Area located just steps from the exit door located at Baggage Claim 1. The area is easily identifiable by the white picket fence. The gate opens to a grassy area where pets can be unleashed. Disposable bags and a trash can are available so owners can clean up after their pets.
Thank you, Karen Carney!
Tulsa: Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
A service animal relief area located outside of Schwab Hall and TTY phones.
Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX)
The airport provides an outdoor pet relief area adjacent to the Lost and Found office on the airport's baggage claim level. Exit the terminal from the corridor adjacent to the Lost and Found office and cross the street to the pet relief area. Animals must be leashed when using the pet relief area, which is well lit and covered with bark dust.
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The Airport provides seven specially designed animal relief areas located on the Departures Road and outside the bag claim buildings. The Pet Ports were created to provide appropriate facilities for service animals traveling with passengers as well as pets and Airport security canines. The Pet Port areas vary in size from 250 to 600 square feet. A four-foot high fence with a latching gate contains the areas. The interior has a 4-inch deep mulch surface, a bench, faux fire hydrant, biodegradable pet waste bag dispenser with receptacle, and a concrete dog paw print. Some areas contain landscaped beds along the exterior perimeter of the fence and a concrete sidewalk to exit the area. The facilities have been designed to accommodate animals and ensure that the Airport grounds are properly maintained.
The Pet Port areas are located:
On the Departures Road - Between Terminals A-West and A-East; Between Terminal B/C ticketing and the Airport Communications Center; After Terminal E; After Terminal F.
On the Arrivals side - Adjacent to Terminal A-East bag claim along the Arrivals Roadway; Terminal B bag claim along the Commercial Vehicle Roadway; Terminal E bag claim along the Commercial Vehicle Roadway.
Warwick: T.F. Green International Airport
There is an animal relief area directly outside the front doors of the airport. Waste disposal bags and a grassy area are clearly marked for use.
Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS)
The Charleston County Aviation Authority (CCAA) has constructed two (2) service animal relief areas at Charleston International Airport for the convenience of passengers/customers traveling with service animals. One area is located just outside of the ticketing lobby and the second area is located just outside the baggage claim area of the terminal.
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Knoxville: Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport (TSY)
McGhee Tyson Airport has designated a animal relief area for service animals that accompany passengers. Directions to the Area: 1. Go to the first floor of the terminal. 2. Exit the Bag Claim #1 (near Delta Air Lines' Baggage Office) in the direction of the Economy Parking Lot and the Airport Hilton. 3. Take the sidewalk to the end of the glass window wall. 4. Turn right and use the crosswalk across to the designated service animal relief area. When you visit one of these areas with your service animal, please ensure that any pet waste is properly disposed of. Containers are provided at each animal relief area for your convenience.
Memphis: Memphis International Airport (MEM)
The airport has a main terminal with three concourses. The terminal features ticket counters, car rental and hotel reservation desks, shops, food and beverage venues, ATMs, currency exchange, pet service and an animal relief area.
Nashville: Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Nashville International Airport (BNA) has opened a pet relief area for its customers' service animals. This area is located on the north side of the third level, which is the ticketing level, of the terminal. Please note that service animals anywhere on airport property, including the pet relief area, should be leashed at all times. Directions to Pet Relief Area
Amarillo: Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA)
Pet relief area is outside on the Baggage Claim level, look for "Animal (Pet) Relief Area" signs. The area is at the north end of the Baggage Claim drive.
Austin: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The airport's dog walk provides a little stretching of legs and much needed relief for pets. Landscaped and lighted, the dog walk includes a pet drinking fountain, dog waste pick-up bag and trash receptacle. The dog walk is located outside the lower level, to the far east end of the terminal past column numbered 6.
Dallas: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
There is an animal relief area at each of the five terminals. Terminal D: Designated area located on the lower level, outside security at gates D15 and D29. Terminals A, B, C and E: Designated grassy areas located on the lower level outside security. Pets are required to be on a leash at all times when visiting DFW Airport.
Thank you, Lou!
El Paso: El Paso International Airport (ELP)
The pet relief area is approximately 18x36 feet and is located outside the terminal in the short term parking lot. The area includes a fenced in grassy area with a water station, a pet bag/disposal dispenser station.
Houston: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Hobby Airport provides customers with assistance animal and pet relief areas. They are located on the east side of the baggage claim area and north of the passenger pick up area.
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental provides customers with assistance animal and pet relief areas outside of Terminals A, B, and D. For Terminals A and B upon entering the baggage claim hall, simply follow the directional assistance animal and pet relief signs. For Terminal D, the assistance animal and pet relief area is located on the outside, on the ticketing level. Directional signage is provided.
San Antonio: San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
There is a designated service animal relief area in each Terminal. The area in Terminal A is located on Level 0 of the Hourly Garage next to the elevator at the Terminal entrance. The area in Terminal B is located adjacent to the West exit at the Baggage Claim area, near the Ground Transportation Center.
Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
The service animal relief area is located in front of the parking structure in the grassy area between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. See an airline representative regarding relief areas from the concourses beyond the security screening checkpoints.
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Arlington: Reagan National Airport (DCA)
At Reagan National all four pet relief areas are outdoors on natural grass, near the pre-security side of Terminals A, B and C. All locations at both airports are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. A full list of locations is available on our website at www.mwaa.com/reagan under the “airport services” tab. All of the areas are located outdoors on the "streetside" of the terminal buildings: outside Terminal A at two (2) locations near the main traffic circle; outside Terminal B across from the entrance to the Metrorail station; and outside Terminal C across from the entrance to the Metrorail station.
Sterling: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
While the majority of the five Dulles pet relief area locations are outside the Main Terminal, two are inside the midfield concourses for the convenience of ticketed connecting passengers. The indoor locations also feature unique ventilation and flushing/drainage systems to maintain clean facilities. All locations are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. Pre-Security, Outdoor Locations: Outside of the Main Terminal on the east end of the Departures level. Go out the doors closest to the United Airlines ticket counter and turn right; Outside of the Main Terminal on the west end of the Departures level near the walkway to Daily Garage 2. Go out the doors closest to the Delta ticket counter and turn left; Outside of the Main Terminal on the east end of the baggage claim level. Follow signs near Baggage Claim #1 which say "Service Animal Relief Area." Post-Security, Indoor Locations: A and B-Gates: Between the concession area and Gate A-31; C and D-Gates: Across from Gate D-1.
Seattle/Tacoma: Sea-Tac International Airport (SEA)
Outside pet areas: There are two areas outside the Main Terminal that are equipped to serve as "pet potties" for traveling animals. The two areas are located outside of Baggage Claim on both the north and south ends. The north area is outside of door #26, just past Carousel 16. It is a small sandy area to the left under the stairs. On the south end of Baggage Claim (outside door #00) there is a large grassy area at the end of the parking lot that is also equipped with bags for cleanup.
Inside pet area for assistance dogs: There is a pet relief area in the Main Terminal, behind security, for assistance dogs who are traveling with their owners. It is next to the exit from Concourse B.
In the terminal: All pets must be in their travel carriers when in the Main Terminal building. The only exception is training/service dogs and other specially trained pets assisting travelers with disabilities.
Shipping and picking up pets or other live animals: If a traveling passenger has checked in a live animal as baggage, it can be picked up at baggage claim. Passengers should contact their airline directly for further information. If a live animal has been shipped unaccompanied, the animal can be picked up at Sea-Tac's air cargo facilities. Customers should contact their specific freight carrier for more information.
Charleston: Yaeger Airport (CRW)
The pet/animal relief area is across from the terminal near the meter parking.
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Jackson Hole: Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
There is an area to the immediate right of the AA ticket counter by the trees. Dogs must be on leashes.
Animal Relief Areas - US Airports
Airport Pet Relief Areas/Reviews
Alaska Airlines conducted a survey of every airport the airline serves and put together a detailed chart noting the location of each pet-relief area.
Animal Relief Areas at select airports Hawaiian Airlines serves