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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

Newport News, US

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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

Newport News / Williamsburg, United States · North America

Virginia Peninsula gateway with **American Eagle** nonstops to **Charlotte (CLT)** as the clear scheduled pin — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; HRT bus Route 116 and Amtrak Newport News Transportation Center (~1.5 mi) support ground; ORF/RIC remain denser alternatives.

Airportist Score

5.6/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities5.4
Food & retail4.8
Ground access6.6
Reliability5.8
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

Newport News / Williamsburg, United States · North America

Virginia Peninsula gateway with **American Eagle** nonstops to **Charlotte (CLT)** as the clear scheduled pin — **no Priority Pass lounge** verified on research day; HRT bus Route 116 and Amtrak Newport News Transportation Center (~1.5 mi) support ground; ORF/RIC remain denser alternatives.

Airportist Score

5.6/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities5.4
Food & retail4.8
Ground access6.6
Reliability5.8
Lounges2.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Fastest to city
~10–30 min framing
Taxi / rideshare / rental
Cheapest to city
HRT Route 116 bus
HRT tariff confirm live · route-dependent
Terminals
Main terminal with Concourse A / B flows (compact)

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Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

NGUNaval Station Norfolk Airport
Norfolk
28 km
ORFNorfolk International Airport
Norfolk
37 km
NTUOceana Naval Air Station
Virginia Beach
54 km
FKNFranklin Municipal-John Beverly Rose Airport
Franklin
60 km
RICRichmond International Airport
Richmond
84 km
MFVAccomack County Airport
Melfa
86 km

Compare PHF vs ORF

NGUNaval Station Norfolk Airport
Norfolk
28 km
ORFNorfolk International Airport
Norfolk
6.637 km
NTUOceana Naval Air Station
Virginia Beach
54 km
FKNFranklin Municipal-John Beverly Rose Airport
Franklin
60 km
RICRichmond International Airport
Richmond
6.984 km
MFVAccomack County Airport
Melfa
86 km

PHFGuide

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Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Banks

American Eagle → CLT

Schedule data on research day centers on American Eagle Charlotte nonstops.

Confirm live — historic carriers have exited; ORF/RIC denser.

Plant

Compact Peninsula terminal

Small plant vs ORF — easy walk, thin retail.

No PP lounge door.

F&B

Expect thin concessions

Do not plan a meal bank here vs hub airports.

No invented bottle prices — omitted.

Ground

HRT 116 + Amtrak nearby

Hampton Roads Transit Route 116 serves the airport; Amtrak station ~1.5 miles SW via Bland Blvd.

Taxis and on-airport rentals also available.

Live conditions

Right now at PHF

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

American OneWorld connections via CLT
Peninsula travelers avoiding ORF tunnel/bridge drives
HRT bus / Amtrak-adjacent ground

Watch out for

Thin schedule — essentially AA CLT only on research day
No Priority Pass lounge
Passenger volumes far below historic peak — confirm live banks
No published MCT

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.0

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

5.4

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

4.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

6.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

5.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

2.0

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Terminals

Main terminal with Concourse A / B flows (compact)

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for PHF.

Updated Sep 25, 2026

IATA PHF / ICAO KPHF — Newport News/Williamsburg International (Patrick Henry Field)
GPS 37.13194, -76.49306 · 900 Bland Blvd, Newport News, VA
No Priority Pass lounge verified on research day
Airlines: American Eagle — Charlotte (CLT) nonstops — confirm live
Ground: HRT Route 116 bus · taxis · rentals · Amtrak Newport News Transportation Center ~1.5 mi SW
No official MCT or security wait minutes — omitted

3 official sources

https://newportnewsairport.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newport_News/Williamsburg_International_Airport
https://2lnr.com/routes/phf

Full guide

Explore the PHF guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport and the Newport News city center
City center
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Taxi / rideshare / rentalCheapest: HRT Route 116 bus
View Getting There
Lounges
No Priority Pass lounge listed on research day.
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Confirm AA CLT banks day-of — schedule is thin vs ORF.
6 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
3 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
American Eagle CLT pinHRT Route 116 busAmtrak ~1.5 mi
View Amenities
Water
No authoritative fountain map or official bottle tariff → empty water_options.
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Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
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Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 11:46 EDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 25, 15:47 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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