Airport guide
Flying into Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO)
Every venue below has CHO as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is a smaller airport with scheduled flights 7.6 miles from downtown Charlottesville in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 15 venues with 204 upcoming events (as of Nov 11, 2026); the closest is Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center at 6 miles.
Venues nearest CHO
| Venue | City | From CHO | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center | Charlottesville | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 9 | None | Hotels |
| John Paul Jones Arena | Charlottesville | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 38 | None | Hotels |
| Memorial Gymnasium - VA | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 39 | None | Hotels |
| The Southern Cafe & Music Hall | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 22 | None | Hotels |
| Jefferson Theater - VA | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 22 | None | Hotels |
| Ting Pavilion | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Scott Stadium | Charlottesville | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 2 | None | Hotels |
| Elkton Brewing Co. | Elkton | 21 mi (33.5 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| The Foundry - VA | Waynesboro | 24 mi (37.8 km) | 7 | None | Hotels |
| Harrisonburg First Church of the Nazarene | Harrisonburg | 28 mi (45.4 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| Atlantic Union Bank Center - VA | Harrisonburg | 30 mi (48.0 km) | 30 | None | Hotels |
| Bridgeforth Stadium | Harrisonburg | 31 mi (49.3 km) | 1 | None | Hotels |
| American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Staunton | 34 mi (54.0 km) | 28 | None | Hotels |
| Ferlazzo 1938 | Culpeper | 34 mi (54.5 km) | 1 | IAD, 44 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near CHO
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues CHO is the first airport for, counted Nov 11, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 13 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 8 | The Southern Cafe & Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 5 | The Southern Cafe & Music Hall | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 12 | Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 15 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 11 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 3 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 3 | John Paul Jones Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 3 | John Paul Jones Arena | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 1 | Atlantic Union Bank Center - VA | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 4 | Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 6 | Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville | Search this weekend |
Next events near CHO
Witch - The Play
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, Virginia
From about $60.00View TicketsAJ Lee and Blue Summit
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $41.00View TicketsGeorge Clanton
Jefferson Theater - VA, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $51.00View TicketsThe Tempest
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, Virginia
From about $71.00View TicketsThe Gringos
Jefferson Theater - VA, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $26.00View TicketsDogwood Tales
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $26.00View TicketsThe Met Live In HD: Carmen
Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $36.00View TicketsMatinee
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers vs. California Golden Bears
Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $10.00View TicketsWitch - The Play
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, Virginia
From about $74.00View Tickets
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When events near CHO happen
- 59% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 88 of 151 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities CHO serves
| City | Events | From CHO | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 135 | 7.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Harrisonburg | 32 | 31 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Staunton | 28 | 34 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Waynesboro | 7 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Culpeper | 1 | 32 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CHO from Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 7.6 miles from Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville in a straight line.
How many events are near CHO in the next 12 weeks?
We list 84 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues CHO is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Dec 11, with 15. Counted as of Nov 11, 2026.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is CHO from downtown Charlottesville?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 7.6 miles (12.3 km) from downtown Charlottesville in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Which venues are closest to CHO?
Of the venues CHO is the first airport we list for, the closest are Martin Luther King Jr Performing Arts Center (6 miles), John Paul Jones Arena (7.1 miles) and Memorial Gymnasium - VA (7.6 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
