Sleeping in Airports

Huntsville Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Huntsville Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

Take the elevator to the third level business lounge (free) and enjoy cushy leather couches, cable TV, phones, and complementary coffee. – C. Burke

HSV Airport Overview

huntsville airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Huntsville International Airport.

What to expect

Huntsville Airport (code: HSV) comprises a small two-level terminal with a single concourse. The airport features several eateries and shops on both sides of security. Most of these services operate hours dictated by flight schedules, so plan accordingly. WiFi is available, and there are outlets for charging mobile devices near the gates. There are no private lounges at this airport.

Sleeping in Huntsville Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Huntsville Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.   

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Remember that TSA, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the terminal’s public area (landside), you will not be able to get through to the terminal’s secure area (airside) until the morning.

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Airport Hotels

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Huntsville Airport:

  • Four Points by Sheraton Huntsville Airport – Located on the airport grounds. The entrance to the hotel is on the 2nd floor of the airport terminal. » Check Rates
  • Hampton Inn Madison Huntsville Airport – Free airport shuttle is available. » Check Rates
  • Hilton Garden Inn Madison Huntsville Airport – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Huntsville Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport Lounges

There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drinks

Food concessions open one hour before the first flight departure and close when the last flight departs. Food options include: Gevalia Coffee Shops • McAlister’s Deli • Beer Garden • Four Points by Sheraton.

Luggage Storage & Lockers

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Mobile Charging

A reviewer (May 2018) advised us that there are outlets/charging ports available Airside. Look at the end of the rows of seats; they are placed sporadically.

Showers

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WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available at Huntsville Airport.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

Art at the Airport – The Airport Artway and Community Art Wall showcases art from regional artists. Locations: The Artway is located on the 2nd Floor above the ticket counters and baggage claim. The Art Wall is along the walkway connecting the terminal to the parking garage.

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: Landside and Airside.

Baby Care Services – Mamava lactation stations offer nursing mothers a quiet place to care for their infants. The pods feature comfortable benches, a fold-down table, and an electrical outlet for plugging in a breast pump. Location: Airside, Gates 2A/B and Gate 4.

Currency Exchange – Not available.

Information Desk – There are two information kiosks located airside and landside.

Shopping – Explore Huntsville News & Gift Shops, which is available in the public waiting area and open from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat-Sun.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Smoking – No longer available.

Travel Agencies – If you are arriving in Huntsville and need local arrangements or help planning a last-minute trip abroad, there is an Elite Travel center at the airport that can probably be of assistance.

Airlines
Huntsville Airport is served by the following airlines: American Airlines  •  Breeze Airways • Delta Air Lines • Frontier Airlines • Silver Airways • United Airlines.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

On-site car rental agencies include Avis • Budget • Dollar / Thrifty • Enterprise • Hertz • National / Alamo.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Best Western Plus Madison-Huntsville Hotel   •   Hampton Inn Madison   •   Holiday Inn Express & Suites Huntsville Airport   •   La Quinta Inn & Suites Huntsville Airport Madison.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Taxis

Taxis are available 24 hours a day in the ground transportation area. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.