Airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the main air gateway to Charlottesville, Albemarle County and Central Virginia, with convenient access to the University of Virginia, Monticello and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Compare transfer options to downtown Charlottesville, UVA Grounds and nearby destinations, and plan your onward journey with ease.
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About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the main commercial airport serving Charlottesville, Albemarle County and Central Virginia. Located about 8 miles north of downtown Charlottesville, it provides nonstop connections to major U.S. hubs and onward access to destinations across the country.
Service began at the airport with Piedmont Airlines in 1955, and the facility has since grown into a 60,000-square-foot passenger terminal with modern amenities. American Eagle, Delta and United Express operate daily flights linking the region to cities including Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington Dulles, Chicago and New York.
The single-terminal layout keeps ticketing, security, dining, baggage claim and car rental close together, making the airport easy to navigate. Ground transportation includes taxis, rideshare, hotel shuttles, private transfers, rental cars and a local fare-free microtransit option.
As the closest airport to the University of Virginia, Monticello and the Blue Ridge Mountains, CHO serves leisure visitors, business travelers and the academic community as a convenient regional gateway.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport operates a single passenger terminal of about 60,000 square feet. The terminal handles domestic services from American Eagle, Delta and United Express, with nonstop connections to major hubs such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Washington Dulles, Chicago and New York LaGuardia.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to hotels, downtown Charlottesville, the University of Virginia and other locations across Albemarle County.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from CHO, business meetings, events or journeys around Charlottesville and Central Virginia.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport for independent travel around Charlottesville, UVA, nearby wineries and the Blue Ridge region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between CHO, hotels, event venues, wineries and other Central Virginia destinations.
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