Passenger terminalConfirm your airline and entrance before leaving
1001 Airport Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421FAA rank #129 · Small hub
CHAChattanooga
Lovell Field
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The short answer
CHA is one of the easiest airports to navigate. Two hours is conservative but protects bag-drop and airline boarding cutoffs.
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When should I be at CHA?
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2 hours before departure
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, weekends, holidays, and concentrated airline departure banks
Complete airport guide
Everything useful.
Nothing buried.
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Security
What you’re walking into
CHA is compact, but first-wave hub departures can briefly fill the checkpoint.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy$11/day
Garage$16/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride apps pick up in the signed area outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are in the terminal with vehicles adjacent.
CHA has one terminal with a single connected concourse.
CHA cell-phone waiting areaUse for attended waiting until your passenger is ready1001 Airport Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421
A free cell-phone waiting area is available near the terminal.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car
CHA has no hotel inside or directly connected to the passenger terminal. Confirm shuttle hours before booking.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingSonesta Select Chattanooga Hamilton Place
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Home2 Suites by Hilton Chattanooga Hamilton Place
- Airport ride
- Airport shuttle availability and hours vary; confirm directly with the hotel for your travel dates
- Parking
- Trip parking is included only with an eligible park-and-fly package; verify the number of included days
Hotel details use current source links. Confirm shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging availability can change; check the airport parking page before relying on an on-site charger.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are prohibited inside the passenger terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is not designed as overnight lodging; operating access follows the flight schedule.
Sources & freshness
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CHA official airport site↗CHA official parking↗CHA arrivals and departures↗FAA airport delay status↗