Animal relief areas at airports
The following is a list of designated areas for animal relief at our airports.
| Region | City | Location | Inside or outside secure area? | Surface | Airport link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Adak | Outside of terminal, to the left (against barrier fence between AS Air Cargo and Island Air). | Outside | Grass and gravel | |
| Alaska | Anchorage | North and south of South Terminal (two locations) | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Barrow | To the right of the terminal between Alaska terminal and DOT. | Outside | Gravel | |
| Alaska | Bethel | North of terminal entrance between Alaska gate approach and DOT's drive. | Outside | Grass/dirt | |
| Alaska | Cordova | East side of terminal. | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Dillingham | Outside terminal entrance (straight ahead). | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Fairbanks | Outside terminal (across the roadway in the "rock garden" area). | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Gustavus | Outside terminal (along the parking area) | Outside | Sand | |
| Alaska | Juneau | North side of the main terminal | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Ketchikan | Northeast of terminal (near the float plane entrance) | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | King Salmon | Across the street from the terminal entrance | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Kodiak | Between Alaska gates and Island Air gates | Outside | Gravel | |
| Alaska | Kotzebue | Outside terminal, between Bering Air and Frontier Air, outside SIDA area. | Outside | Gravel | |
| Alaska | Nome | Across from the short term parking lot | Outside | Gravel | |
| Alaska | Petersburg | In front of terminal building | Outside | Dirt and grass | |
| Alaska | Prudhoe Bay | Inside short term parking | Outside | Gravel or ice | |
| Alaska | Sitka | Outside terminal entrance (to the left upon entry). | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Wrangell | Outside of terminal | Outside | Grass | |
| Alaska | Yakutat | Outside of terminal (next to the loading/unloading passenger area ) | Outside | grass and gravel | |
| Arizona | Phoenix | Terminal 2 - Just east of terminal. | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Arizona | Tucson | Located outside bag belt #7,lower level | Outside | Dirt and vegetation | |
| California | Burbank | Outside terminal between Alaska baggage claim and Alaska ticket counter. | Outside | Cement with dirt/grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| California | Fresno | South of concourse at Gate 6 in alcove. | Inside | Grass | |
| California | Los Angeles | Terminal 7/8: baggage claim, curbside before security, Grass. | Outside | Grass | |
| Los Angeles | Terminal 6 post security between 64A and 63, up ramp | Inside | Astro Turf and cement | ||
| California | Monterey | ||||
| California | Oakland | Terminal One - Between terminal and the Executive/Manager Parking Lot and adjacent to Terminal One on Airport Dr. Terminal Two - Between Terminals One and Two (two locations).Terminal Two Media Parking Lot - adjacent to the Airport Media parking Lot Airport Dr. | Outside | Grass | |
| California | Ontario | Outside Terminal 2. | Outside | Grass | |
| Ontario | Post Security by gate 210 | Inside | Cement and Astro Turf | ||
| California | Palm Springs | Pre-security outside ticket counter | Outside | Grass | |
| California | Redding | South end of terminal or across the street from the terminal | Outside | Grass | |
| California | Sacramento | Terminal A - Outside of terminal. Terminal B1 - Outside of terminal. | Outside | Bark and Grass | |
| California | San Diego | Between Terminal 1 and 2. | Outside | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' | |
| California | San Francisco | Terminal 1 - Courtyard 1, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level. Terminal 3 - Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level | Outside | Gravel | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| California | San Jose | Terminal A - North of the ticket lobby. Terminal B - North of the ticket lobby. | Outside | Grass | |
| California | San Jose | Inside the checkpoint, between gates 16 and 17 | Inside | Synthetic grass | |
| California | San Luis Obispo | Pet relief area is past security in the courtyard. There is no designated pet relief area outside the terminal. | Outside | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' | |
| California | Santa Ana/Orange County | Outside Terminal A and Terminal C, lower level | Outside | Synthetic grass over gravel | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| California | Santa Ana/Orange County | Inside the checkpoint, across from gates 12 and 13 | Open air interior | Synthetic grass over gravel | |
| California | Santa Barbara | Outside terminal, any grass area | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| California | Santa Rosa | Outside terminal (across the street to the right). | Outside | Grass | |
| Canada | Calgary | Arrival Level | Outside | Gravel or ice | |
| Canada | Edmonton | Outside terminal (departure area). | Outside | Grass | |
| Canada | Kelowna | Near water fountain in front of terminal building (near Tim Horton's) | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Canada | Vancouver | North of parking lot for International Terminal Building departures level (Grant McConachie Way). Chester Johnson Park outside of int'l arrivals. Outside Domestic Terminal Building (beside utilities building and around Cargo Village on Miller Road). | Outside | Grass/Mulch | |
| Canada | Victoria | Exit the terminal on curbside and cross the road. There are 2 grassy Pet Relief areas identified by signage with baggie dispensers | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Colorado | Denver | Outside Jeppesen Terminal on Level 2 West, not far from Door 200. | Outside | Dirt | |
| Colorado | Steamboat Springs | ||||
| Costa Rica | Liberia | Outside of terminal | Outside | Grass | |
| Costa Rica | San Jose | Outside the terminal building. Right next to parking. | Outside | Grass | |
| Florida | Fort Lauderdale | Outside each baggage claim - lower level. Look for directional signage inside the terminal, above the exit doorways. | Outside | N/A | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Florida | Orlando | East and West of terminal on the second level (two locations). | Outside | Grass | |
| Florida | Tampa | Across the vehicle drives from ticketing and baggage claim | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Georgia | Atlanta | North Terminal - Lower level outside door LN2 to the right of the building. (Poochie Park) South Terminal - In the Ground Transportation area outside of doors W1 and W2. (grassy knoll) | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Atlanta | Inside: Concourses E14, F7, D midpoint, C19, B33, A10, and T7 | Inside | Turf | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' | |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | Between International and Overseas Public Parking structures | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Hawaii | Honolulu | post security, below food court by ramp offices | Inside | grass | |
| Hawaii | Kona | In the center of the airport, located across the street from the baggage screening. | Outside | Grass | |
| Hawaii | Lihue | South side of baggage claim A | Outside | Grass | |
| Hawaii | Maui | Outside Security Check Point 2. | Outside | Grass | |
| Idaho | Boise | West end of terminal on arrivals level, outside baggage claim west doors, on the way to the rental car lot. | Outside | Grass | |
| Idaho | Idaho Falls | Two pet relief areas. One is located just outside the check-in area and another is located outside of the baggage claim area. | Outside | Grass | |
| Idaho | Sun Valley | Between upper and lower parking lots | Outside | Grass & vegetation | |
| Illinois | Chicago | Outside Terminal 3, next to C parking lot (across from the arrivals drive there is a tunnel walkway underground to get to this are without having to cross the street). | Outside | Grass | |
| Illinois | Chicago | In the G Concourse Rotunda across from the Food Court as you pass by to go to Terminal 2 | Yes | ||
| Indiana | Indianapolis | Outside of terminal B, concourse by gate B3. Outside grass and concrete. | |||
| Kansas | Wichita | On the concourse, post-security across from Gate 1. There is a sign above the entrance. Fenced area accessible from the front sidewalk or by exiting the terminal through the double doors past the baggage claim carousels. | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' | ||
| Louisiana | New Orleans | Adjacent to the short term parking garage. Exit through Baggage Claim near Belts 12-14 and walk across. | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Maryland | Baltimore | Located at the end of Concourse E on the lower level outside door #19, near the International Terminal and adjacent to the light rail station. The second Pet Relief Area is located in front of the Hourly Garage. It can be accessed 2 ways: From Concourse C, take the center elevator down to the Tunnel level (marked "T"). Follow the tunnel to the Hourly Garage. Take the Tower C elevator up to Level 3 (marked "3"). Follow the white lined path to the right and look for a concrete wall opening and red awning overhead on the right-hand side. The paver pathway leads to the pet relief area. | Outside | Grass | |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 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 JetBlue signs, across from the blue line shuttle bus pick-up. Terminal E - across from taxi pool stand prior to covered walkway leading to hallway to Terminal C. | Outside | Half concrete and half mulch | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Mexico | Cancun | Outside Terminal 2 in the park infront door 4 | Outside | Synthetic turf | |
| Mexico | Guadalajara | North of Terminal 1 (200 meters towards Terminal 2). | Outside | Grass | |
| Mexico | Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo | Outside terminal to the right (In front of the arrival area). | Outside | Grass | |
| Mexico | Loreto | Outside terminal. | Outside | Gravel | |
| Mexico | Manzanillo | Outside Secure area: Grass area between the airport parking lot and the curbside. | Outside | Grass | |
| Mexico | Manzanillo | Inside secure area - grass area adjacent to International arrival gate. | Inside | grass | |
| Mexico | Mazatlan | Outside terminal. | Outside | Grass | |
| Mexico | Puerto Vallarta | Outside terminal (left hand side). | Outside | Grass | |
| Mexico | San Jose Cabo | Outside of Terminal 3 (to the left upon exit) | Outside | Gravel | |
| Michigan | Detroit | North Terminal: the north and south ends of the Departures Level curb. | Outside | N/A | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Michigan | Detroit | 2nd area: North Terminal located near gate D16 | Inside | Fake Grass | |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Outside of door #1 on baggage level | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Inside security at the entrance of E Concourse | Inside | Synthetic turf | |
| Missouri | Kansas City | At each end of each terminal in grassy areas adjacent to pedestrian ramps. | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Missouri | St. Louis | Terminal 1- upper level, west end, outside exit 6. Terminal 2 - outside exit 15. | Outside | Synthetic turf/Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Montana | Billings | East of terminal entrance or outside baggage claim (two locations). | Outside | Grass | |
| Montana | Bozeman | Outside of baggage claim. | Outside | Grass | |
| Montana | Great Falls | Outside terminal on east end (next to Horizon ticket counter) | Outside | Grass | |
| Montana | Helena | Left of North Terminal door | Outside | Grass | |
| Montana | Kalispell | Outside Door 2 (across road). | Outside | Grass | |
| Montana | Missoula | East end of terminal (by the car rentals). | Outside | Grass | |
| Nebraska | Omaha | ||||
| Nevada | Las Vegas | Outside terminal on zero level available at both ends of terminal. | Outside | Gravel | |
| Nevada | Reno | North of terminal just outside baggage claim. Located north of Baggage Claim. Exit Door D by ground transportation and follow the sidewalk paw prints to the Bark Park | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Nevada | Reno | A second dog park, it is located south of the terminal building, just outside of the Southwest Airlines Ticket Counter. | Outside | Grass | |
| New Jersey | Newark | Terminal A - parking level, (across from short term parking).Terminals B and C - courtyard | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| New Mexico | Albuquerque | lower level arrival area east side | Outside | grass | |
| New York | New York - JFK | From baggage claim, exit the terminal near Travelers aid desk. Cross the roadway and follow red parking sign. Grassy area is to the right. From ticket counter exit through doorway F, cross inner roadway to center island the area is to the right. | Outside | Grass | |
| North Carolina | Raleigh Durham | Outside of security. Lower level for baggage claim. Exit out door number 1 and turn left, it is past the taxi stand. There is a sign outside on a pillar past the taxi stand that directs to it. There is no signage in the terminal but it is marked on the terminal maps inside the terminal. | |||
| Ohio | Columbus | Just outside baggage claim. | Outside | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' | |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | 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. | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Oregon | Eugene | Outside terminal north door. | Outside | Grass | |
| Oregon | Medford | Northwest of terminal doors (across the street). | Outside | Grass | |
| Oregon | Portland | North of terminal on the lower level (by United/Delta Bag Claim). | Outside | Bark dust (well lit area) | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Oregon | Portland | Effective 1/4/2021 two new pet relief areas will open to replace the one located in the concourse connector. They will be located in the areas that were formerly known as gate C4 and gate D2. | Inside | Grass | |
| Oregon | Redmond | East of terminal entrance. | Outside | Grass with gravel | |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | On the Departing Flights Road: After Terminal E On the Arrivals side: Adjacent to Terminal E bag claim | Outside | Mulch | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | Two locations - Pre-security: Level 1 Baggage Claim – Door 1 and Door 7 / Post-security: D concourse, next to post office | Outside | Mulch | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| South Carolina | Charleston | There are two , both are located outside, one on each end of the terminal. | No | Grass | |
| Tennessee | Nashville | Outside security - North end of airport outside on the departures level. | Outside | Grass | |
| Tennessee | Nashville | Inside security - North end of airport by baggage carousels | Inside | Grass | |
| Texas | Austin | East of terminal, lower level (past column numbered 6). | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Texas | Dallas | 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. | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Texas | Dallas | Inside security adjacent to Gates B28, D18, and E31. | Inside | ||
| Texas | Dallas/Love Field | Outside of baggage claim 4. | Outside | ||
| Dallas/Love Field | Inside of security right after you clear security to the left. | Inside | |||
| Texas | El Paso | Inside the building near gate B7. Outside the building near the Short Term Parking lot (Across from Ticket Counter entry to the terminal). | Outside | Turf and Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Texas | Houston | Terminal A - West Side near hotel and parking shuttle pick-up. Terminal B - South Side near limousines pick-up. Terminal D - Southwest and Southeast of terminal entrance. Terminal E - Northwest and Northwest of terminal (shared with Terminal D). | Outside | Grass | |
| Texas | San Antonio | Terminal B adjacent to the west entrance at the Baggage Claim area near the Ground Transportation Center | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | Animal Relief Stations are now out of designated rooms by A9 and B20. | Inside | Turf grass with fake fire hydrant | |
| Washington | Bellingham | Southwest end of terminal, directly outside of the baggage claim. | Outside | Grass | |
| Washington | Everett / Paine Field | Outside the baggage claim area, is a fenced, grassed (sod) area. | Grass | ||
| Washington | Pasco | North of terminal just outside baggage claim | Outside | Grass | |
| Washington | Pullman | Adjacent to the car rental area | Outside | Grass | |
| Washington | Seattle | The South area of the Baggage Claim Level (outside door #00), just past Carousel 1. It is a large grassy area at the end of the parking lot The North area of the Baggage Claim Level (outside of door #26), just past Carousel 16. It is a small sandy area to the left under the stairs that is equipped with bags for cleanup | Outside | Sand and grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Washington | Seattle | The pet relief area behind security, is located across from the Hudson News, just before the Concourse B exit | Inside | Turf | |
| Washington | Spokane | Outside bag claim C | Outside | Grass | |
| Washington | Spokane | upper C concourse by elevator | Inside | upper C concourse by elevator | |
| Washington | Walla Walla | North of the staff parking lot | Outside | Grass | |
| Washington | Wenatchee | North or south of terminal (two locations). | Outside | Grass | |
| Washington | Yakima | Outside terminal (to left by airfield fence). | Outside | Gravel | |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Located outside the lower level at both ends of the terminal. | Outside | Grass | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | Indoor relief area adjacent to the Family Restroomin the Concession Mall. | Outside | Synthetic (soft) K9Grass | |
| Washington DC | Washington Reagan | Terminal A - at two (2) locations near the main traffic Circle Terminal B - across from the entrance to the Metrorail Station Terminal C - across from the entrance to the Metrorail station | Outside | Cement/grass | |
| Washington DC | Washington Dulles | Dulles provides five pet relief areas, two inside the midfield concourses for the convenience of ticketed connecting passengers and three outside the main terminal. Locations outside the Main Terminal: Look for Pet Relief Areas on opposite ends of the Main Terminal. Exit the terminal doors near the United Airlines Ticket Counter and turn right, or exit the terminal doors near the Delta Air Lines Ticket Counter and turn left. There is also a relief area outside, adjacent to baggage claim number 1. | Outside | N/A | Airport link 'This indicates a link to an external site that may not follow the same accessibility or privacy policies as Alaska Airlines. By selecting a partner link you agree to share your data with these sites.' |
| Washington DC | Washington Dulles | The indoor locations feature unique ventilation and flushing/drainage systems to maintain clean facilities. All locations are signed and include supplies for disposal of pet waste. Locations inside the concourses: Adjacent to Gate A32, next to the Virgin Atlantic Club; Across from Gate D1. | Inside | N/A |