Akron Canton Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

CAK

Full Airport name

Akron Canton Airport

Address

5400 Lauby Road NW, North Canton, Ohio 44720-1598, United States

Country Dialing Prefix

1

Telephone

(330) 499 4221 or 896 2385 or 1 888 433 2359 (toll free)

Website

www.akroncantonairport.com

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT - 5

Airport Information

Location

Akron Canton Airport is situated 24km (15 miles) south of Akron and about the same distance north of Canton.

Airport News

Akron Canton Airport has begun an ambitious 10-year US$110 million upgrade project until 2018, which includes a runway extension, improved customs and immigration facilities, new gates and better access.

Driving Directions

From Canton, take the I-77 north to exit 113 (Akron-Canton Airport). From Akron, take the I-77 south and follow signs to exit 113 (Akron-Canton Airport). From exit 113 cross Lauby Road and the terminal building is directly ahead.

Car Hire

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National all operate from Canton Akron Airport.

Public Transport

Bus: Akron Metro (tel: (330) 762 0341) operates bus routes between the Akron Canton Airport and Akron. Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) (tel: (330) 454 6132) buses take travelers to downtown Canton. Shuttle: Shuttle One Services (tel: (330) 494 5800) offer a full range of limousine and shuttle van services. Taxi: Akron Canton Taxi (tel: (330) 808 2159), Airport Taxi (tel: (330) 706 7866) and Elite Taxi (tel: (330) 350 6395) are local taxi companies servicing Akron Canton Airport. All of these ground transportation options can be found in the baggage claim area or outside on the kerb.

Car Parking

There are four parking options at the Akron-Canton Airport. The free waiting area (often called the cell phone lot) is adjacent to the terminal; vehicles in this area must be attended at all times. The short-term parking area, the most convenient but expensive parking option, is located in front of the terminal. The long-term car park is further from the terminal building but also offers easy access. The economy car park is the most affordable parking option but is located further away. A complimentary door-to-door shuttle service is provided from the long-term and economy areas.

Information and Help Desks

The information center (tel: (330) 499 4221) is located near the terminal building entrances and is open seven days a week from 0900 to midnight.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: An ATM machine is located in the north end of the terminal next to the gift shop and adjacent to the Traveline service center. Free Wi-Fi Internet access is available throughout the terminal. A pay-per-use computer kiosk is also located in the north end of the terminal within the Traveline service center.
Eating and drinking: The pre-screening food court includes a fast-food outlet, restaurant, bar, coffee kiosk and a snack bar. Snacks are also avaliable after security.
Shopping: There is a gift shop in the terminal building open from 0415-2000, with additional shopping airside.
Luggage: If items are lost at a security screening checkpoint, call the Transportation Security Administration (tel: 1 866 289 673). For items lost in other parts of the airport terminal, call airport information at (tel: (330) 896 2385). Baggage assistance is available, but luggage lockers are not.
Other facilities: Traveline (tel: 1 440 602 8049) offers onsite booking of airline tickets, cruises, and vacations. Onsite travel support and Internet access is also available at the Akron-Canton Airport location. A new 'relaxation station' offers passengers facilities to unwind before their flight.

Conference and Business Facilities

A business lounge is located in the departure area, while conference/meeting rooms are also available for hire. Extensive meeting and conference facilities are available at the Hilton Garden Inn (tel: (330) 966 4907; www.hiltongardeninn.com), close to the terminal.

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

Parking spaces for disabled people are available in all parking lots, near the shuttle pick-up areas and in front rows. All airport parking shuttles are equipped with lifts. A wheelchair service is available from individual airlines inside the terminal building and must be requested prior to arrival. All toilet facilities are wheelchair accessible. Most of the terminal is single-level and lifts are available at gates and in the terminal building.