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Beautiful airport after the remodel. This facility rivals that of much larger cities. I won't be going to Atlanta anymore for departures.
Small airport but easy to get too and barely any wait in TSA line. Told it can get busy though if multiple flights are scheduled same time
CHA definitely gets the job done. I recently flew in and out of here during a brief weekend visit to Chattanooga, TN and I have to say even though it was small it had more to offer than most regional/metropolitan airports I have ended up in like VAL or AVL. Parking is easy, if needed, thanks to a relatively new parking garage and expanded parking facilities. There is a dedicated drop off and pick up point for rideshare users such as Lyft or Uber. When you enter you will notice the beautiful ceiling as you take a short escalator up to the TSA screening area. There is some major construction going on right now thanks to a $28 million terminal expansion - the largest in more than three decades at this airport according to their website. It will be home to an additional three jet bridges (there are currently 5,) full service restaurant, additional TSA screening area and even more. Post-security options here are a bit sparse at this time - I opted for a bacon and egg sandwich from "Tailwinds" for breakfast that I didn't enjoy at all and that was really the only disappointing part of my visit to CHA. They have a couple of other snack/coffee stands and a Cafe that I didn't get a chance to check out. There isn't much else to do here other than plane watch a little bit and relax while you wait to board a flight , so plan to entertain yourself. I enjoyed the free wifi offered and watched some YouTube until my plane arrived. The short journey from Atlanta to Chattanooga on my Delta flight was around 25 minutes - so it's extremely bearable. In general I have no major complaints about CHA and wouldn't hate to fly into/out of here again!
Chattanooga is such a small airport but they are currently remodeling. They have added a huge parking garage but there are still only 5 gates so you won't get lost. TSA is a breeze and if you have precheck they hand you a blue slip that let's the other agents know you don't have to take off your shoes and can go through the walk through scanner. I've never had a problem with the TSA agents but make sure of you have to check a bag you don't get there at the last moment because you will not be able to catch your flight. The same person who works checking in the bag is your gate agent. If you aren't checking a bag then you don't have to plan on a long wait time. The bathrooms are pretty clean and up to date amd they currently have one place to get food and it's airport prices so you already know it's overpriced. It's a Great airport for convenience if you are staying in the area otherwise fly into Atlanta or Knoxville.
This place is super tiny. My airport in Cali, you must get there at least 2 hours. Security in San Jose alone is 45 minutes to an hour and checking bags is 30-45 minutes. When I came here I was shocked that there was only one person in line. The lady who was at the check-in counter was very friendly and I was talking to her about the Navy and she thanked me for my service. We don't get that in Cali. I was shocked that there was only 6 terminals also. Make sure if you have a long flight ahead of you to get food before coming to the airport. There are no restaurants, just a lil snack bar.
Great little airport! I'm so excited that this airport is expanding. It's so convenient with easy parking. Right now it has five gates, a bar and spot to get some food. As it grows it will have a sit down restaurant and additional gates. They have also added a coffee spot for people before you get to TSA. Several rental car agencies are also available.
If an airport can be "cute and convenient", this is it. Easy parking, all the big car rental companies, good proximity to the freeway and Chattanooga (plus within a couple hours of Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville). Flying to nine destinations by 4 airlines out of 5 gates, it can't get much simpler than Chattanooga Airport. Landing here for the first time a few days ago, I was impressed. Clean, spacious, quick, efficient. Even beautiful. The car rental garage across the street was convenient and everyone I encountered was extremely friendly. Departing out of the airport today was similarly impressive-- easy access, clean, quiet, relaxed, friendly.... But the seemingly short line at security was deceiving and seemed to move at a turtle's pace. Going through a separate line for TSA Pre check, I was handed a blue slip of paper after showing my ID and boarding pass, then sent to the singular security line to the x-ray machines. Those without the blue slips unpack, remove liquids, belts, shoes, laptops, etc... they proceed through the millimeter wave scanner. Those of us with blue slips wait our turn to place bags on the belt and then pass through the walk-through metal detector. Waiting for my bag on the other side, I watched the TSA in action, which appeared to be in slow-motion compared to what I'm used to seeing at almost every other airport. All-in-all, this slow process is isn't a big deal, in fact, it complements the laid back atmosphere of CHA airport. It's also not a complaint. However, it is the one thing that kept me from giving my experience a 5-star review. In the gate areas, the seating is plentiful and comfortable, the atmosphere is more akin to a quiet library than a hub of transportation. It's great. Do I recommend this airport? Yes, absolutely. Will I be back myself? Yes, almost certainly.
DO NOT FLY OUT OF THIS AIRPORT! Never on time, currently on a 4 hour delay that starred with "weather" and then moved to incompetent staff that could not even load us on the right plane. Now there's over 100 passengers all missing their connection flights. Save your money and time by driving to Atlanta
CHA is very small but efficient! They only have one TSA line, and evidently no Pre-Check, however the line moves very quickly. The terminal has 4 or 5 gates, but CHA can accommodate more planes on the tarmac, as my early morning flight to Charlotte boarded outside. I actually love how small this airport is! Arrival was easy, although I didn't check any bags. Bathrooms were clean and more than large enough. The car rental corridor was short & sweet, just off the escalator. Parking also seemed sufficient, and the lots appeared well-marked. I did not have an opportunity to try the available concessions, but I did notice a large counter open, even before 6am, serving breakfast.
Super small but very efficient very clean as well and with so many starting to travel again after everything getting shut down it's nice to see a clean airport. Options for Uber & Lyft are very slim here & I don't know if that's because of the slow air travel but it makes for a longer day while your outside sitting around waiting for a driver
It's a breeze to get through security here. I arrived at 8:30am and was through in less than 5 minutes for standard TSA. It is a very clean airport , I could smell the Fabuloso while walking to my gate. Recommend eating before arriving as there is only 1 or 2 non chain food options to choose from. There are only 8 gates here and there are some direct flights but I personally couldn't get a direct flight to Houston and have to connect in Dallas. read more
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CHA definitely gets the job done. I recently flew in and out of here during a brief weekend visit to Chattanooga, TN and I have to say even though it was small it had more to offer than most regional/metropolitan airports I have ended up in like VAL or AVL. Parking is easy, if needed, thanks to a relatively new parking garage and expanded parking facilities. There is a dedicated drop off and pick up point for rideshare users such as Lyft or Uber. When you enter you will notice the beautiful ceiling as you take a short escalator up to the TSA screening area. There is some major construction going on right now thanks to a $28 million terminal expansion - the largest in more than three decades at this airport according to their website. It will be home to an additional three jet bridges (there are currently 5,) full service restaurant, additional TSA screening area and even more. Post-security options here are a bit sparse at this time - I opted for a bacon and egg sandwich from "Tailwinds" for breakfast that I didn't enjoy at all and that was really the only disappointing part of my visit to CHA. They have a couple of other snack/coffee stands and a Cafe that I didn't get a chance to check out. There isn't much else to do here other than plane watch a little bit and relax while you wait to board a flight , so plan to entertain yourself. I enjoyed the free wifi offered and watched some YouTube until my plane arrived. The short journey from Atlanta to Chattanooga on my Delta flight was around 25 minutes - so it's extremely bearable. In general I have no major complaints about CHA and wouldn't hate to fly into/out of here again! read more
Chattanooga is such a small airport but they are currently remodeling. They have added a huge parking garage but there are still only 5 gates so you won't get lost. TSA is a breeze and if you have precheck they hand you a blue slip that let's the other agents know you don't have to take off your shoes and can go through the walk through scanner. I've never had a problem with the TSA agents but make sure of you have to check a bag you don't get there at the last moment because you will not be able to catch your flight. The same person who works checking in the bag is your gate agent. If you aren't checking a bag then you don't have to plan on a long wait time. The bathrooms are pretty clean and up to date amd they currently have one place to get food and it's airport prices so you already know it's overpriced. It's a Great airport for convenience if you are staying in the area otherwise fly into Atlanta or Knoxville. read more
This place is super tiny. My airport in Cali, you must get there at least 2 hours. Security in San Jose alone is 45 minutes to an hour and checking bags is 30-45 minutes. When I came here I was shocked that there was only one person in line. The lady who was at the check-in counter was very friendly and I was talking to her about the Navy and she thanked me for my service. We don't get that in Cali. I was shocked that there was only 6 terminals also. Make sure if you have a long flight ahead of you to get food before coming to the airport. There are no restaurants, just a lil snack bar. read more
Great little airport! I'm so excited that this airport is expanding. It's so convenient with easy parking. Right now it has five gates, a bar and spot to get some food. As it grows it will have a sit down restaurant and additional gates. They have also added a coffee spot for people before you get to TSA. Several rental car agencies are also available. read more
If an airport can be "cute and convenient", this is it. Easy parking, all the big car rental companies, good proximity to the freeway and Chattanooga (plus within a couple hours of Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville). Flying to nine destinations by 4 airlines out of 5 gates, it can't get much simpler than Chattanooga Airport. Landing here for the first time a few days ago, I was impressed. Clean, spacious, quick, efficient. Even beautiful. The car rental garage across the street was convenient and everyone I encountered was extremely friendly. Departing out of the airport today was similarly impressive-- easy access, clean, quiet, relaxed, friendly.... But the seemingly short line at security was deceiving and seemed to move at a turtle's pace. Going through a separate line for TSA Pre check, I was handed a blue slip of paper after showing my ID and boarding pass, then sent to the singular security line to the x-ray machines. Those without the blue slips unpack, remove liquids, belts, shoes, laptops, etc... they proceed through the millimeter wave scanner. Those of us with blue slips wait our turn to place bags on the belt and then pass through the walk-through metal detector. Waiting for my bag on the other side, I watched the TSA in action, which appeared to be in slow-motion compared to what I'm used to seeing at almost every other airport. All-in-all, this slow process is isn't a big deal, in fact, it complements the laid back atmosphere of CHA airport. It's also not a complaint. However, it is the one thing that kept me from giving my experience a 5-star review. In the gate areas, the seating is plentiful and comfortable, the atmosphere is more akin to a quiet library than a hub of transportation. It's great. Do I recommend this airport? Yes, absolutely. Will I be back myself? Yes, almost certainly. read more
5 years ago
DO NOT FLY OUT OF THIS AIRPORT! Never on time, currently on a 4 hour delay that starred with "weather" and then moved to incompetent staff that could not even load us on the right plane. Now there's over 100 passengers all missing their connection flights. Save your money and time by driving to Atlanta read more
3 years ago
CHA is very small but efficient! They only have one TSA line, and evidently no Pre-Check, however the line moves very quickly. The terminal has 4 or 5 gates, but CHA can accommodate more planes on the tarmac, as my early morning flight to Charlotte boarded outside. I actually love how small this airport is! Arrival was easy, although I didn't check any bags. Bathrooms were clean and more than large enough. The car rental corridor was short & sweet, just off the escalator. Parking also seemed sufficient, and the lots appeared well-marked. I did not have an opportunity to try the available concessions, but I did notice a large counter open, even before 6am, serving breakfast. read more
5 years ago
Super small but very efficient very clean as well and with so many starting to travel again after everything getting shut down it's nice to see a clean airport. Options for Uber & Lyft are very slim here & I don't know if that's because of the slow air travel but it makes for a longer day while your outside sitting around waiting for a driver read more
The smallest airport I've flown into (5 gates), on the smallest plane I've ridden yet. This airport is quiet, clean, calm, and not at all crowded. TSA and check in were a breeze on a weekday afternoon. Polite and chipper TSA agents too. They have rocking chairs all over the place like at a freaking Cracker Barrel, I love it. Some art hangs on the walls, nicely done video adverts for their top notch aquarium, a model plane case, and some real boats and race cars on display. Didn't see too many food options which makes sense, but they do have a big sweeping bright dome ceiling with a skylight. read more
2 years ago
8 years ago
It's been a while since last review so decided to update it with all the improvements to this small town feel airport. First, airport parking had an update and made a great improvement for those rainy days. They now have a covered sidewalk that goes both directions into the two long term lots. So those long walks can be made semi dry on those days. The secondary long term lot has been increased so more parking there. Inside the entire airport had a refresh and looks great. Added power connections near center gates and some lounge chairs if you have a longer wait for your flight. Delta now has a 30 minute bag guaranty but not sure what happened if it misses the window. So far they have been less than 15 minutes from getting off plane. In September United starts non-stop service to Chicago and NYC so that might help with other prices for those routes. Even with all the TSA changes you can still checkin and get through security in 15 minutes here. Only slower times might happen oddly during off peak times when less TSA on duty. I am proud to say Chattanooga as my home port and makes a good impression on visitors here. So if this is your first trip, check out all the local places to see here on Yelp! read more
2 years ago
I travel in and out of the Chattanooga Airport quite often and it is always a pleasure. The recent changes make it one of the nicest small airports I have been in and trust me I have been in many!! For those of you who are not familiar with it, it is easy on and off Highway 153, which is just 2 exits off I-75. They have short, intermediate and long term parking. When you first arrive, Long term will be on your left, followed by short term. If you want to pay a few extra dollars per day, Intermediate parking puts you closer to the airport and will be on your right, right before you get to the terminal. I park there but quite honestly, none is far away. When you enter the terminal, they have check-in to your right and baggage claim, taxis and rental cars to your left. Ticket counters all have Self Service Kiosk and check in normally does not take long. Security does not have a separate Pre Check line, but when you get to the TSA Agent and you qualify as Pre-Check, they give you a yellow card which you give to the agent when you go through the monitors. You get to keep your shoes on but still have to remove liquids and computers from your bag. The terminal itself has five gates, a great little restaurant, full bar and seating area while you wait for your flight to leave. They have plenty of charging stations, great seating area, TVs and most important, FREE WIFI . It almost makes you want to get to the airport real early. When you arrive, you will go right off the escalator and your bags will normally arrive within 10 minutes.. .Yes, I am a fan of Chattanooga and the improvements made to the airport over the years are of the highest quality. I give it a 5! read more
As a small regional airport, this place serves it's purpose well and with no fuss. There's only 4 gates, being served by United, American, and Delta airlines. There are rental car counters right in the airport, with the cars themselves being in several lines right adjacent to the airport. There's one security checkpoint, and the only advantage of TSA precheck is being able to keep on your shoes. The good thing is that you can be through security in just a few minutes. There's a generic all purpose food and snack kiosk where you can get drinks, sandwiches, wraps, smoothies, magazines, and a few other things. The prices for most of the items are super expensive compared to other airports, even considering that all airports have a markup. There's no WiFi and very few places to charge devices. I would definitely fly through CHA if in the area again, but be extra mindful of bringing snacks. read more
Car rental closest to terminal are Hertz and then Avis. There's no gas station close to the airport - plan ahead. As of May 14 TN gas is cheaper than GA by more than a few pennies - use a site like GasBuddy to get details. So those were my tips. Here's another: don't rent from Alamo. I had one HORRIBLE experience where I waited 45 minutes (both in line and waiting for an actual car to be there, even though we had a reservation). The airport itself is clean, bright, and spacious. Just remember to gas up before bringing the car back, since there is no easy access to a gas station around, at least not driving from Georgia. So, do your homework before hand and find out where you want to gas up and not pay $6 a gallon. Happy travels! Oh the airport! The airport is fine - lovely building, renovated to further improve. Easy to get in and out of. Can't go wrong if you're coming to this neck of the woods or even others close by. read more
4 years ago
Very small airport, only four terminals. It's a nice looking airport. They don't know the meaning of TSA Pre. The reason we take time to get TSA pre is because we like to get through faster and not step down. Don't bother at this airport. I wish Albuquerque Sunport would take a few design lessons from this small airport. read more
17 years ago
Howdy Yall!!! Greetings from Tennessee... every year i fly here to see my folks but this is the first time i flew into Chattanooga's Lovell Field Airport... talk about a rinky dink little airport... this was it!!! although maintained like most airports very clean nothing in disrepair... the size was just so remarkably small... there seemed to be only three spots for planes to pull up to load and unload passengers... as soon as i got of the plane and made a left because to the right was the other two entrances for the other planes. Maybe 50 ft was the security check point and the exit to passenger and luggage pickup... Woo hoo... there's my Mom and Pop, waiting for me as always with big smiles and hugs.... so good to be home with them... even-though Florida is where i was born and Georgia is where i grew up... read more
13 years ago
Pros: - average check-in time of 14 seconds - there's bathrooms - friendly pat-downs - fully stocked beverage machines at every corner - getting lost is impossible - you can hang with your compadres.....even if you're not on the same flight!!!! - they'll totally allow you to bring a razor blade on board. As long as it's covered with tape. - clearly lit gate number identifiers - new carpet - clean - quiet - lovely red art decoish trash receptacles - free water available at nearby drinking fountain - plenty of room for seating Cons: Please see above read more
Sure. No friging parking. Half of it taped off. Constant delays and cancelled flights. Not reliable. Expensive food and drinks. Almost 3$ for a coke? What family can afford that? No wonder VW and others shuttle to Atlanta. I usually drive to Nashville but thought I'd try again. No parking and delayed flight. What was I thinking? Was I thinking? read more
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