Chattanooga (CHA) Terminal Map & Navigation Guide
Everything you need to navigate Chattanooga: the official terminal map link, what airlines fly from each concourse, how to move between terminals, and gate-finding tips that save you backtracking. Verify your specific gate on your boarding pass — assignments change.
Where can I find the official Chattanooga terminal map?
The CHA airport authority publishes the most up-to-date map on its official website. Use the link below before you travel so you know the terminal layout and gate locations before you clear security.
Official map
Chattanooga official terminal map — airport authority website
Maps are updated when terminals are renovated or new concourses open. Terminal 5 at LAX, for example, has been closed since October 2025 for reconstruction — always confirm your terminal from your boarding pass rather than relying on a saved map.
What is in each Chattanooga terminal?
Here is what each terminal or concourse at CHA handles — which airlines fly from it, the gate range, and key amenities to know before you go.
Main Terminal / Original Concourse
CHA's original single concourse holds the airport's first eight gates and sits directly off the airport's one TSA checkpoint on the upper level, above ticketing and the Rotunda information desk. It serves Delta Air Lines (mainline and Delta Connection), American Eagle, United Express, and part of Allegiant Air's schedule. Skyline Views Express (pre-security grab-and-go) and Tailwind (post-security pizza/breakfast counter) are the dining options in this original wing.
New Concourse Wing (2024 expansion)
Opened in March 2024 as part of a $28 million, 26,000-square-foot expansion (with 36,000 sq ft of the existing concourse also renovated), this wing added new passenger gates with jet bridges, an expanded TSA checkpoint footprint, the Skyline Views full-service restaurant and bar (seating for 70 plus 24 at the bar), a new Tailwind-operated gift shop, and the airport's free Business Center.
How do I get between terminals at Chattanooga?
CHA has a single, compact concourse — passengers walk directly from the one TSA checkpoint to any gate in just a few minutes. There is no train, tram, or airside shuttle anywhere in the terminal.
Timing tip
Always allow 15–30 minutes for any inter-terminal transfer at CHA — wait times for people-movers, buses, or security re-screening add up faster than the physical distance suggests. Build the buffer into your Leave-By time, not your gate arrival time.
How do I find my gate at Chattanooga?
This is a small, easy-to-navigate airport: one ticketing level, one TSA checkpoint, and one concourse with every gate a short walk away. Budget the normal 60–90 minutes for domestic travel, but you won't need extra time to get from security to your gate the way you would at a major hub.
A few habits that prevent last-minute sprints:
- Open your airline app two hours before departure. Gate assignments update in the app before they appear on printed boarding passes and sometimes before terminal displays are updated.
- Check departure screens immediately after clearing security. Every terminal at CHA has overhead departure boards near the checkpoint exit — confirming your gate here costs 30 seconds and can save a long detour.
- Note which security checkpoint serves your concourse. At multi-concourse airports, entering through the wrong checkpoint can mean exiting security and re-queuing, which adds 20 minutes or more.
- International arrivals follow the customs signs first. If you are connecting from an international arrival, clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before looking for your domestic connection gate — the process is one-way.
What is the easiest way to navigate Chattanooga?
Experienced travellers at CHA use a short checklist every time:
- Review the map before leaving home. Open the Chattanooga official map on your phone while you are still home so the terminal layout is familiar.
- Know your terminal before you arrive. At airports with multiple separate buildings (JFK, LAX, DTW, MSP) confirm your terminal from your boarding pass — rideshare and taxi drivers need the correct terminal to drop you at the right curb.
- Use automated people-movers instead of walking. At large airports with trains (ATL Plane Train, DFW Skylink, DEN AGTS) a single train ride replaces 20–30 minutes of walking. Look for signs to the train immediately after clearing security.
- Follow colour-coded signage. Most airports (TPA Blue/Red, SEA North/South Satellite, PHX T3/T4) use colour or number coding from curbside through gates — picking the right colour zone at check-in means you do not cross the terminal twice.
- Check the live TSA wait before you leave. Knowing the current security wait at CHA lets you time your departure so you arrive at the gate relaxed, not sprinting.
Common questions about Chattanooga maps
Where can I find the official CHA terminal map?
The official Chattanooga terminal map is on the airport authority website at https://www.flycha.com/terminal-overview. Maps are updated when new gates or concourses open; always verify your specific gate on your boarding pass.
How do I get between terminals at CHA?
CHA has a single, compact concourse — passengers walk directly from the one TSA checkpoint to any gate in just a few minutes. There is no train, tram, or airside shuttle anywhere in the terminal.
How do I find my gate at CHA?
This is a small, easy-to-navigate airport: one ticketing level, one TSA checkpoint, and one concourse with every gate a short walk away. Budget the normal 60–90 minutes for domestic travel, but you won't need extra time to get from security to your gate the way you would at a major hub. Your boarding pass shows the exact gate. Open your airline app about two hours before departure — gate assignments sometimes change after check-in closes. Look for departure boards throughout the terminal for real-time gate information.
What is the easiest way to navigate CHA?
Use the official interactive map at https://www.flycha.com/terminal-overview before you arrive to familiarise yourself with the layout. This is a small, easy-to-navigate airport: one ticketing level, one TSA checkpoint, and one concourse with every gate a short walk away. Budget the normal 60–90 minutes for domestic travel, but you won't need extra time to get from security to your gate the way you would at a major hub.
What is in each CHA terminal?
Main Terminal / Original Concourse: CHA's original single concourse holds the airport's first eight gates and sits directly off the airport's one TSA checkpoint on the upper level, above ticketing and the Rotunda information desk. It serves Delta Air Lines (mainline and Delta Connection), American Eagle, United Express, and part of Allegiant Air's schedule. Skyline Views Express (pre-security grab-and-go) and Tailwind (post-security pizza/breakfast counter) are the dining options in this original wing. New Concourse Wing (2024 expansion): Opened in March 2024 as part of a $28 million, 26,000-square-foot expansion (with 36,000 sq ft of the existing concourse also renovated), this wing added new passenger gates with jet bridges, an expanded TSA checkpoint footprint, the Skyline Views full-service restaurant and bar (seating for 70 plus 24 at the bar), a new Tailwind-operated gift shop, and the airport's free Business Center.
Leave-By calculator
Know exactly when to leave for CHA
The TSA Wait Times Leave-By calculator folds the live CHA security wait, your drive time, and terminal navigation into one exact time to leave home — so you reach your gate without guessing.
See also: Live CHA TSA wait times · CHA terminals guide · CHA security tips