Passenger terminalConcourses A and B
1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive, Richmond, VA 23250FAA rank #64 · Medium hub
RICRichmond
Richmond International
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
RIC is compact enough that two hours works well. Economy is the value play; the $15 garages are worth it when you want a short walk and weather protection.
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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 peakApproximately 5–8 AM and busy holiday travel days
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Security
What you’re walking into
RIC's checkpoint serves both concourses and TSA PreCheck is available. Early-morning departure banks are the main pressure point.
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$10/day24/7 EasyPark shuttle; no reservation required
Daily Garages$15/dayCovered and walkable; first hour free
Valet$30/dayEV charging available for valet customers
Hourly Garage$40/dayFirst hour free; best for short visits
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Arriving passengers can use signed pickup zones on either the upper Departures level or lower Arrivals level; choose the matching level in the app.
Nine rental agencies have counters on the terminal's lower level near the central entrance; vehicles are on airport property.
Concourses A and B connect through the central terminal and checkpoint; no terminal shuttle is needed.
RIC cell-phone waiting lotNear the South Parking Garage; about one minute from the terminalRichmond International Airport Cell Phone Waiting Lot, Richmond, VA 23250
The free 40-space waiting lot is off Terminal Drive near the South Parking Garage and about one minute from the terminal; curbside is for active loading only.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
RIC has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Airport hotels are concentrated along Airport Drive and Williamsburg Road, about 1–3 miles away.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingSheraton Richmond Airport Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Book a rate that explicitly includes parking during the trip
DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for pickup
- Parking
- Extended parking is package-specific and must be reserved
Best Western Plus Richmond Airport Hotel
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify operating times
- Parking
- Selected packages include a defined trip-parking allowance
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current 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● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is offered through valet parking; verify availability before relying on it.
SmokingSmoking and vaping are not allowed inside the terminal.
OvernightThe terminal is accessible overnight, but security and concessions close around the flight schedule.
Sources & freshness
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Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
RIC official parking↗RIC ground transportation↗RIC TSA information↗RIC airport services↗