Some third-party sources still list 4 relief areas, including one 'south of the parking garage' near Terminal A — SJC's own current page confirms only 3 (the parking-garage area is no longer listed). Enclosure construction details for the Gates 16-17 walkway indoor relief area are not extensively documented — field verification recommended.
1 post-security indoor relief area in the passenger walkway between Gates 16 and 17 (the area connecting Terminals A and B airside), plus 2 pre-security outdoor relief areas (outside Terminal A north of ticketing, outside Terminal B north of ticketing). Outdoor areas have fenced synthetic grass, decorative fire hydrants, waste bags, trash cans, and benches.
Indoor post-security relief area in the connector walkway. Reviews note it is roughly 1/4 the size of the outdoor areas. Enclosure construction details not fully confirmed — field verification recommended. Terminals A and B are connected airside through this walkway.
Outdoor fenced area with synthetic grass, decorative red fire hydrant, bench, waste bags, trash can. Source of water for pets. Roughly 4x the size of the indoor area.
Outdoor fenced area with synthetic grass, fire hydrant, bench, waste bags, trash can, water source. Same setup as Terminal A's outdoor area.
Inside passenger walkway between Gates 16 and 17 (the airside connector between Terminals A and B) · Indoor post-security relief area in the connector walkway. Reviews note it is roughly 1/4 the size of the outdoor areas. Enclosure construction details not fully confirmed — field verification recommended. Terminals A and B are connected airside through this walkway.
Terminal A Outdoor · Terminal B Outdoor
Given this airport's policy, use the pre-security area or relieve at home/hotel before arrival.