Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the natural choice for private aviation into central Virginia. It sits 8 miles north of downtown Charlottesville and the University of Virginia campus, with straightforward ramp access and no slot requirements. Traffic levels are low enough that repositioning and scheduling flexibility are rarely an issue.

The airport is a practical entry point for Virginia wine country, Monticello, and the Shenandoah Valley foothills. Wintergreen Resort is about 45 minutes by car. For passengers visiting UVA for events, medical appointments, or admissions visits, CHO eliminates the longer ground transfer from Dulles or Reagan.

Fixed-base operator services cover fuel, hangaring, and ramp handling. The terminal is compact and moves quickly. There are no international customs facilities, so international arrivals must clear elsewhere before flying in.

Downtown Charlottesville is 8 miles south of the airport, typically a 15 to 20 minute drive depending on traffic. The University of Virginia main grounds are about 20 minutes by car. Richmond is roughly 70 miles east, around 1 hour 20 minutes by highway. Washington DC is approximately 115 miles north, around 2 hours without traffic on I-66 or US-29.

Car rentals are available at the terminal. Ride-share service operates in Charlottesville, though availability at the airport itself can be limited. Pre-arranging a car service from Charlottesville is the more reliable option for direct airport pickup.