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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Charlottesville – Albemarle Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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CHO Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
What to Expect
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (code: CHO) has a small terminal with a few eateries, shops and vending machines. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Charlottesville Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Charlottesville Airport Guide.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The terminal building is open 24 hours a day. TSA security screening opens daily at 4:00 AM. Overnight access to the secure (airside) area is not available once the final departure has cleared security.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Staybridge Suites Charlottesville Airport » Check Rates
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville – Ruckersville » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Charlottesville – Albemarle Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
The Lounge – Location: Airside, Main Terminal, adjacent to Gate 5. Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Showers: No. Dedicated Rest Zone: No. Sleep Facilities: No. Lounge Access: Pay at the door.
Drinking Water
Water fountains are available throughout the terminal. Bottle refill stations may also be available near restroom areas. Travellers bringing reusable bottles can fill them after passing through security.
Food & Drinks
Food options include Turbo Grill, Copilot Coffee, and Radar Bar. Concessions generally open at 4:00 AM and close after the final departing flight of the day. Overnight food service is not available. Travellers staying late should consider purchasing snacks before concessions close.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charging outlets are available in seating areas throughout the terminal. A reader tells us, “Gates 2, 3, and 4 all have outlets and wireless charging attached to the benches. The chairs equipped with charging stations have 4 seats in a row with no armrests.” (March 2026)
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available in Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available in both the ticketing (landside) and departures (airside) areas. Fees may apply, so check with your bank regarding international transaction charges and daily withdrawal limits before travelling.
Baby Care Facilities – A Nursing Mother’s Room is available on the upper level (airside). Family restrooms with diaper-changing facilities are located on both the landside and airside.
Conference Room – A conference room is available for rent. The fee is $15 for up to four hours, or $30 for more than four hours.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
Several companies offer car rental services on-site: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel shuttles
A few area hotels offer airport shuttle service: Staybridge Suites Charlottesville Airport • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville – Ruckersville, an IHG Hotel.
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Licensed taxis are available outside the terminal building. Taxis are metered, but many destinations have fixed rates. To see the meter rates and fixed-rate list, visit the airport website.
Last updated: 2026-02-11
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.