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 11 venues with 221 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is John Paul Jones Arena at 7.1 miles.
Venues nearest CHO
| Venue | City | From CHO | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul Jones Arena | Charlottesville | 7.1 mi (11.4 km) | 42 | — | Hotels |
| Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 38 | — | Hotels |
| Jefferson Theater - VA | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 29 | — | Hotels |
| The Southern Cafe & Music Hall | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 26 | — | Hotels |
| Ting Pavilion | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| The Guild at Vault Virginia | Charlottesville | 7.6 mi (12.3 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Scott Stadium | Charlottesville | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 5 | — | Hotels |
| The Foundry - VA | Waynesboro | 24 mi (37.8 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Bridgeforth Stadium | Harrisonburg | 31 mi (49.3 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Staunton | 34 mi (54.0 km) | 66 | — | Hotels |
| Culpeper County Fieldhouse | Culpeper | 36 mi (58.1 km) | 1 | IAD, 42 mi | Hotels |
Event weekends near CHO
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues CHO is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 12 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 10 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 10 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 13 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 8 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 7 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 7 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 6 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 2 | Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 2 | John Paul Jones Arena | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 6 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 5 | American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse | Search this weekend |
Next events near CHO
The Tempest
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, Virginia
From about $70.00View TicketsThe Steel Wheels
Jefferson Theater - VA, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $51.00View TicketsEmo Night Karaoke
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $14.00View Tickets- From about $70.00View Tickets
Brett Dennen
The Guild at Vault Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Delaware Blue Hens
Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $13.00View TicketsThe Tempest
American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse, Staunton, Virginia
From about $65.00View TicketsBebe Stockwell
The Southern Cafe & Music Hall, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $28.00View TicketsBrett Dennen
The Guild at Vault Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
From about $56.00View TicketsCody Parks and The Dirty South
The Foundry - VA, Waynesboro, Virginia
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When events near CHO happen
- 62% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 122 of 150 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities CHO serves
| City | Events | From CHO | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | 144 | 7.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Staunton | 66 | 34 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Waynesboro | 6 | 24 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Harrisonburg | 4 | 31 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Culpeper | 1 | 32 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is CHO from American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is 34 miles from American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse in a straight line.
How many events are near CHO in the next 12 weeks?
We list 88 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 Oct 16, with 13. Counted as of Sep 24, 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 John Paul Jones Arena (7.1 miles), Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville (7.6 miles) and Jefferson Theater - VA (7.6 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
