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Animal relief areas at airports

The following is a list of designated areas for animal relief at our airports.

Airport animal relief areas table
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 3 - North side of terminal and south side of terminal once through security Outside Grass Airport link
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
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
California San Diego Inside security in Terminal 2 near gate 47. Inside Airport link
California San Francisco Terminal 1 - Courtyard 1, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level. Terminal 3 - Courtyard 4, Arrivals/Baggage Claim Level Outside Gravel Airport link
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
California Santa Ana/Orange County Outside Terminal A and Terminal C, lower level Outside Synthetic grass over gravel Airport link
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
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
Canada Toronto Toronto has six pet relief areas. Domestic/International Departures: After security, by gate B26. Transborder: After security, by gate A9. International Arrivals: Arrival Transfer level above gate C326, Arrival Transfer level above gate A11. IFC: After security, near Bus Bay. Ground Level Public Side: Outdoor of Door A. Mixed Varied Airport link
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
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
Florida Miami MIA offers pet relief areas. The relief areas are enclosed units, which include synthetic grass, a fire hydrant, disposable bags and sinks. Located post-security in Concourses D, F, G, and J. In addition, outdoor areas are available at arrival level in Concourses D, E, and J. Outside and Inside N/A
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
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
Atlanta Inside: Concourses E14, F7, D midpoint, C19, B33, A10, and T7 Inside Turf Airport link
Hawaii Honolulu Between International and Overseas Public Parking structures Outside Grass Airport link
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
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
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
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
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
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
Missouri St. Louis Terminal 1- upper level, west end, outside exit 6. Terminal 2 - outside exit 15. Outside Synthetic turf/Grass Airport link
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
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
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
Ohio Cleveland Each concourse has a pet relief area just after the checkpoint.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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