Facility Overview

The Short Term Parking facility at Eugene Airport (Mahlon Sweet Field - EUG) is the most convenient and immediate parking option available for travelers, greeters, and airport visitors. Located directly in front of the passenger terminal building along Douglas Drive, this open-air surface lot eliminates the need for shuttle buses, placing you steps from ticketing desks, baggage claim carousels, and security checkpoints. Because it is an open-air surface facility without an overhead garage deck, there are no restrictive vertical clearance bars, making it capable of accommodating standard passenger sedans, crossover vehicles, full-size SUVs, and standard-height pickup trucks. The lot features wide, paved bays, directional aisle markers, and clear signage that ensures easy maneuvering even during heavy morning departure banks.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

While primarily serving passengers flying via Mahlon Sweet Field, this lot is strategically positioned in northwest Eugene, providing rapid connectivity to local business hubs and regional attractions throughout Lane County. Direct access points and proximate venues include:

• Eugene Airport Passenger Terminal: Directly adjacent (1 to 2 minutes on foot, approximately 100 to 200 feet from curb to ticketing).
• Diamond Woods Golf Course: Located roughly 10 minutes north via OR-99N / Territorial Hwy.
• Downtown Eugene & 5th Street Public Market: Approximately 15 minutes (9.5 miles) southeast via OR-99S / Highway 99.
• University of Oregon Campus & Hayward Field: Approximately 20 minutes (11 miles) southeast, accessible via OR-99S to Franklin Boulevard.
• Autzen Stadium: Home of Oregon Ducks football, reachable in roughly 18 to 20 minutes via OR-99S and Beltline Highway (OR-569).

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress to the Short Term Parking lot is straightforward via Douglas Drive, which branches off Greenhill Road and Airport Road just west of Highway 99. Drivers entering the airport roadway follow dedicated overhead and roadside signage indicating \'Short Term Parking\'. The entrance features automated ticket-dispensing barrier gates. Exiting the facility is fluid, with multiple automated credit card lanes and attendant-assisted booths directing vehicles smoothly back onto Douglas Drive and out toward Airport Road or Highway 99. For public transit connections, Lane Transit District (LTD) provides scheduled bus services connecting Eugene Airport with downtown Eugene\'s transit center, alongside designated curbside rideshare (Uber/Lyft) and taxi staging zones adjacent to the lot.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Direct Terminal Proximity: Uncovered pedestrian pathways lead directly to the main terminal doors in under two minutes.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Prominently designated accessible parking spaces located closest to the terminal crosswalks.
• 24/7 Security & Illumination: High-intensity overhead LED lighting, routine terminal security patrols, and airport police monitoring.
• Multiple Payment Methods: Accepts major credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) at self-pay exit kiosks.
• Open-Air Clearance: Generous surface parking layout accommodates high-profile pickups, roof boxes, and standard utility vans.

Ideal For

• Pickups and Drop-offs: Welcoming arriving passengers or walking departing travelers directly to ticket counters.
• Brief Business Day Trips: Same-day business flyers who prioritize immediate terminal access and minimal transit friction.
• Flight Delay Waits: Drivers waiting comfortably near arrivals rather than circling terminal access lanes.

Visitor & Driver Tips

If you are simply waiting for an incoming flight and want to avoid parking fees until your passenger has retrieved their luggage, consider utilizing the airport\'s nearby Cell Phone Waiting Lot. When using the Short Term lot, take note of your aisle row, as the lot fills quickly during peak morning departure banks. Keep your entry ticket in a safe place inside your vehicle; leaving it on the dashboard exposed to sunlight can fade thermal printing. For stays extending beyond 24 to 48 hours, consider shifting over to EUG\'s Long Term or Economy lots to take advantage of lower daily maximum rates.