About this Location

Facility Overview

Situated directly at Yakima Air Terminal (McAllister Field), the Overflow Parking lot at 2400 W Washington Ave serves as a critical supplementary parking facility for commercial airline passengers, regional corporate travelers, and aviation visitors in the Yakima Valley. Designed as an expansive open-air surface lot, this location absorbs excess capacity during peak holiday flight schedules, summer travel rushes, and extended corporate trips when the primary terminal lot reaches capacity. Because it is an outdoor grade-level lot, it features completely unrestricted vertical clearance, making it exceptionally accommodating for full-size pickup trucks, commercial passenger vans, dual-cab utility vehicles, and SUVs fitted with rooftop storage racks or cargo boxes.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located directly opposite and adjacent to the Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) terminal building, the overflow lot provides seamless pedestrian access to passenger check-in desks, the TSA security checkpoint, and departure gates within a brief 3 to 5-minute stroll. Beyond air passenger transport, the facility sits within quick proximity to numerous South Yakima amenities and business venues. The neighboring Yakima Valley SunDome and State Fair Park are just an 8 to 10-minute drive eastward, while downtown Yakima, the Capitol Theatre, and the Yakima Convention Center are accessible within 10 to 12 minutes. For recreation and dining, Sozo Sports Complex, the Apple Tree Golf Course, and several casual diners and hotels along Washington Avenue and 1st Street sit just minutes away.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

The lot offers straightforward vehicular access directly off West Washington Avenue, which serves as the primary east-west arterial connecting the airport to Interstate 82, Highway 12, and Highway 97. Ingress and egress points feature wide curb cuts that facilitate smooth maneuvering even during busy departure and arrival waves. Public transit users can connect via Yakima Transit bus routes operating along Washington Avenue, and regional taxi companies, rideshare vehicles (Uber and Lyft), and airport car rental desks (such as Avis, Budget, and Hertz) are located nearby within the main passenger terminal.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Designed for convenience and reliability, the parking lot offers several essential features:

Direct, walkable open-air surface parking minutes from the flight terminal.
Zero height restrictions, welcoming oversized trucks, tall utility vehicles, and passenger vans.
Designated accessible (ADA-compliant) parking spaces close to marked pedestrian routes.
Nighttime floodlighting across parking lanes for traveler security and vehicle visibility.
Self-service ticketing and payment machines accepting all major credit and debit cards.
Clearly marked stall striping and circulation aisles to ensure effortless parking and turnaround.

Ideal For

This car park is specifically recommended for:

Commercial airline travelers departing on Alaska Airlines / Horizon Air flights from YKM.
Long-term and multi-day business or leisure travelers seeking affordable on-airport vehicle storage.
Visitors attending major regional expositions and agricultural conventions at the nearby Fairgrounds.
Drivers with tall, modified, or lifted trucks who cannot enter conventional multi-story garages.
Families and greeters picking up arriving passengers who require extended wait times.

Visitor & Driver Tips

When traveling through Yakima Air Terminal during high-demand seasons—such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and peak summer holiday periods—the primary terminal lot can fill quickly; following the posted roadside signage straight to the overflow area will save precious time before flight check-in. It is advisable to note your aisle position or snap a quick photo of your vehicle’s row, as open surface lots can look uniform upon return late in the evening. Keep your parking ticket or payment receipt in a secure spot inside your carry-on luggage or vehicle console to ensure a prompt and hassle-free departure at the automated exit gates.