# CLE — Cleveland Hopkins International Airport > Machine-readable reference for CLE. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/cle HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/cle Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/cle.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/CLE.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:11:46.602+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport - IATA: CLE - ICAO: KCLE - City: Cleveland - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 9 mi (14 km) southwest of downtown Cleveland - Runways: 3 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 9.1M - Official website: https://www.clevelandairport.com/ ## Overview Welcome Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) stands out in the world of air travel due to its compact layout and old-school charm. This single-terminal airport features a distinctive split-level design that optimizes the flow of arrivals and departures. Located just 9 miles southwest of downtown Cleveland, CLE is known among frequent flyers for its easy navigability, a breath of fresh air compared to the sprawling complexities of larger hubs. At a glance Handling 9.1 million passengers annually, CLE may not be a hub airport, but it plays a crucial role in connecting travelers to various destinations. The airport operates from a single terminal, which houses significant airlines such as Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines. In keeping with its efficient design, CLE maintains three runways and provides ample parking options through six different lots ranging from $15 to $37 per day. Terminals & layout With just one terminal, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport mixes simplicity with strategic structure. The terminal is split into concourses, which can be confusing for first-time visitors, but regular travelers praise its efficiency once familiar with the lay… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 50 gates · A,B,C concourses · airlines: All major passenger airlines using CLE URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (32) - **800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen** — Main Terminal · Pizza · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/800-degrees-woodfired-kitchen - **Auntie Anne's** — Main Terminal · Snacks · Quick service · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/auntie-anne-s - **Bar Symon** — Concourse C · American · Bar and grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/bar-symon - **Barrio** — Main Terminal · Mexican · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/barrio - **Bruegger's Bagels** — Main Terminal · Bagels · Quick service · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/bruegger-s-bagels - **Cantina Taqueria and Tequila Bar** — Main Terminal · Mexican · Bar and grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/cantina-taqueria-and-tequila-bar - **Chick-fil-A** — Main Terminal · Chicken · Fast casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/chick-fil-a - **Cinnabon** — Main Terminal · Bakery · Snack · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/cinnabon - **Cleveland Browns Bar & Grille** — Main Terminal · Bar / American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/cleveland-browns-bar-grille - **Currito: Burritos Without Borders** — Main Terminal · Mexican · Fast casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/currito-burritos-without-borders - **Dunkin'** — Main Terminal · Coffee and donuts · Quick service · $ · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/dunkin - **Dunkin’ (Ticketing Level)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & Donuts · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/dunkin-ticketing-level - **Einstein Bros. Bagels** — Main Terminal · Coffee & Bagels · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels - **Embers** — Main Terminal · American · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/embers - **Great Lakes Brewing Company** — Concourse C · Brewpub · American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/great-lakes-brewing-company - **Hungry Howie’s Pizza** — Main Terminal · Pizza · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/hungry-howie-s-pizza - **Inca Tea Cafe** — Concourse C · Tea and snacks · Café · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/inca-tea-cafe - **Jamba Juice** — Main Terminal · Smoothies · Quick service · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/jamba-juice - **Jersey Mike’s Subs (Ticketing Level)** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/jersey-mike-s-subs-ticketing-level - **Menchie's Frozen Yogurt** — Main Terminal · Frozen yogurt · Dessert · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/menchie-s-frozen-yogurt - **Panini's** — Concourse A · Sandwiches · Casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/panini-s - **Panini’s Bar & Grill** — Main Terminal · American / Sandwiches · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/panini-s-bar-grill - **Petit Gourmet** — Main Terminal · Café · Light meals · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/petit-gourmet - **Quaker Steak & Lube** — Concourse B · American · Bar and grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/quaker-steak-lube - **Sammy's Beach Bar & Grill** — Main Terminal · American · Bar and grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/sammy-s-beach-bar-grill - **Shake Shack** — Main Terminal · Burgers · Fast casual · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/shake-shack - **Starbucks** — Main Terminal · Coffee · Café · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/starbucks - **Starbucks (Main Terminal Food Court)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & Tea · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/starbucks-main-terminal-food-court - **Subway** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · Quick service · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/subway - **Subway (Main Terminal Food Court)** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/subway-main-terminal-food-court - **The Pub** — Main Terminal · Pub fare · Bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/the-pub - **Vino Volo** — Main Terminal · Wine bar · Casual dining · $$$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/restaurants/vino-volo ## Lounges (6) - **The Club CLE** — Main · access: Concourse A or B, independent lounge · day pass: $33-49 · 04:30-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/lounges/the-club-cle - **The Club CLE** — Main · access: Priority Pass, Day pass · day pass: $33-49 · 04:30-21:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/lounges/the-club-cle-main - **United Club** — Main · access: Concourse C, airline lounge URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/lounges/united-club - **United Club** — Main · access: United Airlines passengers, Membership required URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/lounges/united-club-main - **USO Lounge** — Baggage claim level · access: Military personnel, Eligible family members URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/lounges/uso-lounge - **USO Lounge Cleveland Hopkins** — Main Terminal · access: Active duty U.S. military, National Guard and Reserve members, Eligible military dependents with valid ID · Mon–Fri: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/lounges/uso-lounge-cleveland-hopkins ## Shops (16) - **Airport Retail Shops (various)** — Main Terminal · News & Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/airport-retail-shops-various - **CLE Clothing Co.** — Main Terminal · Apparel / Local Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/cle-clothing-co - **Cleveland Browns Team Shop** — Main Terminal · Sports Apparel URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/cleveland-browns-team-shop - **Cleveland Museum of Art Store** — Main Terminal · Museum Gift Shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/cleveland-museum-of-art-store - **Destination Cleveland** — Main Terminal · Travel & Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/destination-cleveland - **Hudson News (Main Terminal Food Court)** — Main Terminal · News & Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/hudson-news-main-terminal-food-court - **Hudson News (Ticketing Level)** — Main Terminal · News & Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/hudson-news-ticketing-level - **Ink by Hudson (Main Terminal)** — Main Terminal · Books & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/ink-by-hudson-main-terminal - **Lolas Boutique** — Main Terminal · Fashion Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/lolas-boutique - **Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Store** — Main Terminal · Music & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/rock-roll-hall-of-fame-store - **Spirit of Cleveland** — Main Terminal · Gifts & Souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/spirit-of-cleveland - **Tech on the Go (Main Terminal)** — Main Terminal · Electronics & Accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/tech-on-the-go-main-terminal - **The LEGO Store Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Toys & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/the-lego-store-kiosk - **Travel + Leisure Shop** — Main Terminal · Travel Accessories & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/travel-leisure-shop - **TSA-friendly Goods Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Travel Convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/tsa-friendly-goods-kiosk - **XpresSpa Kiosk** — Main Terminal · Spa & Relaxation Retail URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/shops/xpresspa-kiosk ## Parking (6) - **Blue Lot** — On-site covered lot · $24/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/parking/blue-lot - **Brown Lot** — On-site shuttle lot · $15/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/parking/brown-lot - **Curbside Valet** — Upper roadway · $37/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/parking/curbside-valet - **Orange Lot** — On-site covered lot · $21/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/parking/orange-lot - **Red Lot** — On-site reserved covered lot · $29/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/parking/red-lot - **Smart Parking Garage** — On-site garage · $26/day, 7/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/parking/smart-parking-garage ## Ground transport (6) - **Hotel and Off-Airport Parking Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-30 min to nearby hotels and parking facilities · Usually included with room or parking · Every 15-30 min for most services URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/transport/hotel-and-off-airport-parking-shuttles - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 20-30 min to downtown · $25-40 depending on time and demand · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/transport/lyft - **Rental Car Shuttle** — Shuttle · 5-7 min · 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/transport/rental-car-shuttle - **RTA Red Line Train to Downtown Cleveland** — Train · 25-30 min to downtown · $2.50 · Every 15 min (approximate daytime) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/transport/rta-red-line-train-to-downtown-cleveland - **Taxi Stand at Arrivals** — Taxi · 20-30 min to downtown depending on traffic · $35-45 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/transport/taxi-stand-at-arrivals - **Uber** — Rideshare · 20-30 min to downtown · $25-40 depending on time and demand · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/cle/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Insider_: For more than a quick pickup, compare the Smart Parking Garage with the Orange and Brown lots. The Garage is conveniently attached by skywalk, whereas the Brown Lot offers a shuttle service every 15 minutes. - _Time_: Use the Curbside Valet, available 24/7 at Door 1, to cut down on pre-flight stress, especially for early-morning departures. - _Quiet_: Seek out the Jabbrrbox workspaces if you need a quiet place to take calls or concentrate between flights. - _Insider_: Pick the right concourse before security to avoid unnecessary wandering. The main terminal efficiently directs you once you know where you need to be. - _Money_: Consider the Orange Lot’s covered access for a balance between convenience and cost, positioned as a smart alternative to the more expensive garage. - _Money_: CLE’s varied lot structure means you can often save on parking without compromising proximity, especially if staying for an extended time. ## Travellers notes mentioning CLE - [Cleveland Hopkins in Peak Season: Build Your Perfect CLE Airport Plan for Wallet, Kids, or Status](https://airport.flights/notes/cle-use-cleveland-hopkins-6) — by Bridget Halsey, 2026-07-10 How to turn Cleveland Hopkins International Airport’s single 50-gate terminal into three distinct experiences: budget, family, and status-heavy business, using its 6 lounges, 12 catalogued dining options, and one main te - [Cleveland, Indianapolis, or Milwaukee: which Midwest ‘little hub’ actually feels big once you’re airside?](https://airport.flights/notes/cle-how-cleveland-indianapolis) — by Caleb Brockway, 2026-07-07 For Midwest flyers choosing between Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee, the real lounge and food winner changes based on time, budget, and status. Here’s how CLE, IND, and MKE quietly punch above their weight once yo - [Squeezing peak‑season costs at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport parking down to size](https://airport.flights/notes/cle-parking) — by Marta Kowalska, 2026-06-21 Flying from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in peak season? Compare garages, economy lots and shuttles to cut parking costs. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/CLE.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/cle/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/cle/departures — HTML page with live departures