Passenger terminalOpen-air terminal complex
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262FAA rank #82 · Small hub
PSPPalm Springs
Palm Springs International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
PSP is easy, but peak-season mornings can be deceptive. Check the live wait, arrive two hours early, and expect overflow parking during major events.
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2 hours before departure
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Security peakEarly mornings, winter weekends, holidays, and major Coachella Valley events
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Security
What you’re walking into
PSP has a compact central checkpoint and publishes a live wait estimate on its homepage. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR Plus are available.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Overflow$18/dayOpens during peak periods; shuttle provided
Main lot$20/dayDirectly across from the terminal
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Use the designated commercial-transportation pickup area outside baggage claim and confirm the zone in the app.
Rental counters and vehicles are on airport property within walking distance of the terminal.
PSP has one open-air terminal complex; all gates are walkable after security.
PSP cell-phone waiting lotNear the Ramon Road entrance to Kirk Douglas WayPalm Springs International Airport Cell Phone Lot, Kirk Douglas Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
A free cell-phone waiting lot is available near the Ramon Road entrance to Kirk Douglas Way for attended vehicles.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
PSP has no hotel inside or directly connected to the open-air terminal. Downtown Palm Springs hotels are generally 1–3 miles away and some provide scheduled airport transfers.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingCourtyard Palm Springs
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible hotel-and-parking rate
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify pickup schedule
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with a qualifying package
Hilton Palm Springs
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport transportation may operate on a set schedule; confirm before booking
- Parking
- Package availability and parking duration vary by dates
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in designated parking spaces; parking fees apply.
SmokingSmoking is limited to designated outdoor areas.
OvernightThe open-air terminal is not intended for overnight stays.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
PSP parking and transportation↗PSP live airport information↗PSP CLEAR hours↗