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Nearest Airport to Charlottesville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Charlottesville is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 117 km away.

Closest airport CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport 12 km · 8 mi · ~13 min by car
Closest international RIC Richmond International Airport 117 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 06 min by car

Airports near Charlottesville

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    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Flag of United StatesCharlottesville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CHO 12 km8 mi · ~13 min
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    Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWeyers Cave, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SHD 45 km28 mi · ~48 min
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    Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field Flag of United StatesLynchburg, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LYH 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field Flag of United StatesManassas, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MNZ 114 km71 mi · ~2 h 02 min
  5. 5
    Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field Flag of United StatesQuantico, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    NYG 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    Richmond International Airport Flag of United StatesRichmond, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    RIC 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    Washington Dulles International Airport Flag of United StatesDulles, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IAD 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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    Davison Army Air Field Flag of United StatesFort Belvoir, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    DAA 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
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    Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport Flag of United StatesRoanoke, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ROA 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport Flag of United StatesElkins, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EKN 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Charlottesville; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Charlottesville?

The nearest airport to Charlottesville is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO), about 12 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 117 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Charlottesville?

Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 117 km from Charlottesville in a straight line — roughly 2 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Charlottesville?

Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) — 45 km, Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) — 101 km and Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) — 114 km.

How long does it take to get from Charlottesville to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?

About 13 min by car for the 12 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.