Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Charlottesville, United States

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Central Virginia's gateway serving Charlottesville and the University of Virginia.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 639 feet above sea level.
- ›CHO is owned and operated by the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority.
- ›The airport serves as a key access point for the University of Virginia, one of the region's largest employers.
- ›The airport has two runways to support commercial and general aviation operations.
- ›CHO is located in Albemarle County, not within the city limits of Charlottesville itself.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) serves the greater Charlottesville region in central Virginia, sitting roughly eight miles north of downtown near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Opened in 1955, it functions as a regional hub connecting the home of the University of Virginia and Monticello to major airline networks. The airport handles modest but steady passenger traffic, primarily through connecting flights to large hub cities.
- Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building housing all commercial gates, ticketing, baggage claim, and passenger amenities.
- Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available curbside at arrivals
- Rental car agencies on-site including Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, and Budget
- Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) bus routes connecting to downtown
- Hotel shuttle services offered by select nearby properties
- Private car and limousine services available by advance reservation
- Comfort Inn Charlottesville Airport
- Hampton Inn Charlottesville
- Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville
- The Inn at Darden (University of Virginia area)
- Hilton Garden Inn Charlottesville
Inside the terminal, passengers will find a small selection of grab-and-go cafes and a bar offering light meals, snacks, and beverages suitable for short layovers. The dining options are limited given the airport's regional scale, so travelers on long connections may prefer eating before arrival. A wider variety of restaurants, including local Virginia farm-to-table establishments and national chains, can be found along Route 29 just minutes from the airport.
- Arrive at least 90 minutes before departure, as security lines can back up during university event weekends.
- Parking is straightforward and relatively affordable; short-term and long-term lots are directly adjacent to the terminal.
- Check connecting flight options via Washington Dulles (IAD) or Charlotte (CLT) for the broadest onward network.
- If visiting for UVA events or harvest season, book ground transport well in advance as rideshare availability can be limited.
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Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport is an airport eight miles north of Charlottesville, in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It opened in 1955 and serves the Central Virginia and Shenandoah Valley region with non-stop flights to five major cities on three airlines' subsidiaries. CHO underwent major construction in summer 2006; an 800-foot runway extension began in summer 2010 and was completed in December 2012.
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