Newport News Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Newport News 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.

PHF 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 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

What to Expect

Newport News Airport (code: PHF) consists of a small terminal. With few flights, amenities are limited to a convenience store/newsstand, vending machines, and free WiFi. No pay-to-use airport lounges are available.

Sleeping in Newport News Airport

This small airport sees few overnight travellers but seems to have no problem with those who do stay. You may need to sleep landside, where security guards are stationed overnight, but there are benches and seats. Music may play non-stop, so bring along earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones. For uninterrupted sleep, three nearby hotels offer free shuttle service. See Airport Hotels in the guide below for more info.

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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 is open 24 hours.

Keep in mind that TSA, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the terminal’s public area (landside), you will not be able to access the secure area (airside) until screening opens in the morning.

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 several hotels within a short drive of Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport.

Comfort Suites Newport News Airport (1.1 mi) Mid-range hotel.
The Lodge at Kiln Creek (1.1 mi) Resort
Comfort Inn Newport News – Hampton I-64 (1.2 mi) Budget hotel.
Residence Inn Newport News Airport (1.4 mi) Extended-stay hotel.
Courtyard Newport News Airport (1.4 mi) Mid-range hotel.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at this airport.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

At the time of this update, there are no 24-hour dining options. Vending machines are available. Airside, there is a restaurant (PHFlight Restaurant), but hours are limited.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

Seating with mobile charging stations is available airside, opposite the airport restaurant.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available. Connect to the “Airport Courtesy” network.

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

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.

ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs operated by First Advantage Federal Credit Union and TowneBank are available. Fees may apply.
Business Services – A meeting room is available in the main atrium near the USO Lounge.
Currency Exchange – Available in the Peninsula Airport Commission (PAC) office near baggage claim. Limited currencies offered.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Not available.
Information Desk – A welcome centre is located in the main atrium (landside).
Luggage Carts – Available free of charge near the main entrance doors.

Airlines

Newport News Airport is served by American Airlines.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Car rental services are available in the baggage claim area of the terminal. On-site car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Zipcar.

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Hotel Shuttles

See Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available at the west end of the airport terminal on a 24-hour basis. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

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.