Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Gainesville 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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Sandwich place was nice but closed early. After the last evening flight left (11:00) peaceful & quiet. – Harold
GNV 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 Gainesville Regional Airport.
What to expect
Passenger services at Gainesville Airport(code: GNV) are provided in a small, partially renovated terminal with a restaurant and gift shop. After these services close at night, vending machines offer the only food and drinks, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available to help pass the time. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Gainesville Airport
We have not yet received any sleep-related airport reviews; however, we’ve been told that passengers are restricted to landside only after security checkpoints close for the night. Passengers sleeping airside will be required to return to landside until security reopens, and will need to clear security again to re-enter. Have a travel mattress and blanket handy for your overnight stay landside! For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
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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 airport terminal is open from 3:30 AM – 12:30 AM or adjusted according to the day’s flight schedules. Sleeping in the airport overnight is not permitted.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
Frequent travellers and members can access the Ultimate Road Warrior lounge, a quiet area with a sofa, chairs and TV. Sleeping is NOT permitted! Aside from this lounge, no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones exist. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Airport Hotels
There are no hotels at Gainesville Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Gainesville, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport. A private lounge for Road Warrior members is available. Details are unknown.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Tailwind Gainesville offers a full-service restaurant and gift shop on both the Landside and Airside (west side) areas of the airport. Hours: 4:30 AM until last flight arrival. Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charge your mobile devices at power outlets available Airside, at boarding Gates 1 and 2.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Gainesville Airport. Connect to the “Flygainesville WiFi” network.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: in the baggage claim area.
Baby Care Facilities – A nursing room is available airside.
Currency Exchange – Not available.
Postal Services – Need to send that last-minute postcard? A mailbox is near the car rental lot.
Prayer Room – Location: Airside, Gate 1.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Ultimate Road Warrior – If you fly through Gainesville Airport often, you may want to join the Ultimate Road Warrior rewards program. In addition to monthly prizes, which are based on the number of flights, you can access a private waiting area. Location: Landside. Amenities include WiFi, newspapers, magazines and a quiet place to wait for your flight.
Bus
Gainesville Airport is served by RTS bus routes 25, 25A, 26 and 39. For route maps, schedules and fares, visit the RTS website.
Car Rentals
On-site car rental agencies include Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we found one hotel offering airport shuttle service: Best Western Gateway Grand. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis
Authorized airport taxis are available in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. Rate starts at $2.50.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
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.