Parking at Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Pensacola, Florida KPNS #88 US airport by passengers
Your options for leaving a car at PNS, and how to avoid paying more than you need to.
Where to park at PNS
PNS lists a garage, a surface lot, a short-term lot, three shuttle lots, a long-term lot and a free cell phone lot, managed by LAZ Parking. Published rates conflict: the airport parking page shows higher daily caps than some 2026 third-party guides. Check the live rate at the lot entrance or on flypensacola.com before you leave.
Short-term lot
At the northeast end of the terminal, about a 3-minute walk. The airport page lists up to $24 per calendar day, while third-party guides show $11 per day with $2 per hour.
Parking garage
Adjacent to the terminal with direct access from surface level or the Level 2 sky bridge. Electric vehicle charging on all levels. The airport page lists up to $20 per calendar day, while third-party guides show $13 per day ($1 per half hour). Vehicle clearance is 7 ft 8 in.
Surface lot
About a 3-minute walk through the garage. The airport page lists up to $14 per calendar day, and third-party guides show $11.
Lots 1, 2 and 3 (economy)
Lot 1 is at Airport Boulevard and 12th Avenue, Lot 2 at 12th Avenue and College Boulevard, and Lot 3 along 12th Avenue in front of a Hyatt Place hotel. A shuttle runs about every 10 minutes. Up to $9 per calendar day. Lot 3 has 339 spaces and EV charging.
Long-term lot
On Tippin Avenue, north of Airport Boulevard, with 435 spaces, EV charging and shuttle-only access. The airport page lists up to $7 per calendar day, while third-party guides show $9.
Overflow lots
Open only during peak periods when standard lots reach capacity, including Overflow Lot 1 on Francis Taylor Blvd and McAllister Lot on 9th Avenue at $9 per calendar day with on-demand shuttle service.
Cell phone waiting lot
Free waiting area near the airport entrance for drivers picking up arriving passengers, with about a 5-minute walk to the terminal. You must stay with your vehicle.
- A free shuttle runs between the lots and terminal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a live shuttle tracker is on the airport website.
- A 10-minute grace period applies if you enter a lot and cannot find a space.
- Overflow lots open only during peak periods when standard lots reach capacity. Vehicles parked more than 30 days are subject to towing; call the parking manager at (850) 435-8767 in advance.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
Rates change often, so we link to the airport rather than print prices that may be out of date. Use the parking cost calculator to compare options for your trip length.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I wait for a passenger without parking?
Use the free cell phone waiting lot near the airport entrance, then drive to the terminal when your passenger is ready.
How much is parking at PNS?
The airport's page lists up to $24 per day in the short-term lot, $20 in the garage, $14 in the surface lot and $9 in the economy lots, while some 2026 guides show lower caps. The cheapest option is the economy lots with a 24-hour shuttle. Confirm the live rate before you go.