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While smoking on airplanes flying to, from, or within the United States has been banned since 2000, some US airports still provide designated smoking areas. These include the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the Nashville International Airport, the McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, and the Washington Dulles International Airport. However, the number of airports offering smoking lounges is declining, with airports like the Salt Lake City International Airport phasing out their smoking lounges.
US Airports with Smoking Rooms/Areas
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Airports with smoking rooms/areas | Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas), Tampa International Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Nashville International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas), Miami International Airport |
| Airports that are 100% smokefree indoors | Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Salt Lake City, JFK, Newark, Washington Dulles |
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US airports with smoking rooms
While smoking on airplanes flying to, from, or within the United States has been banned since 2000, there are still a few US airports that offer smoking lounges.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, has at least two smoking lounges in each concourse. These can be found at Concourse B7, B24, C15, C28, D5, D7, E8, E17, and E30. If you're looking for a beer, head to the Heineken Bar & Grill in the center of Concourse A.
McCarran International Airport (Las Vegas)
In line with the city's reputation, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport offers abundant smoking areas, which double as "gaming lounges" or mini-casinos. These lounges can be found at Gates B through E. There is also a smoking area in the main terminal before security at the Bud Track Lounge, and in Terminal 1 above baggage claim, in the Great Hall near Terminal D, and between Gates E1 and E14 in Terminal 3.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport has smoking lounges located across from Gates B37, C2, and D30.
Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport's Graycliff Cigar Company, located near Gates B-10 and C-10, offers smoking for as little as four dollars.
Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport's Smokin' Bear Lounge, located at the Center Core of the C Gates, has a minimum purchase requirement of $5 for access, which allows for multiple same-day entries.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport features a Graycliff Lounge near Gate B11, which sells cigarettes, cigars, chocolate, and coffee. A $6 fee includes a beverage.
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport is one of the only airports in the country that allows smoking without having to pass back through security.
Salt Lake City International Airport
As of 2016, Salt Lake City International Airport offered five post-security smoking rooms for connecting smokers. However, the airport announced plans to phase out these lounges, with the first closing on July 5, 2016, and the last one scheduled to close on December 19, 2016.
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US airports with smoking lounges
While most airports in the United States are completely smoke-free, there are still a few that have smoking lounges.
Salt Lake City International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport used to have five post-security smoking rooms, but they have been closed. The first lounge was closed on July 5, and the last one was shut down during the week of December 19, 2016.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The world's busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, has at least two smoking lounges in each of its concourses. You can find them at Concourse B7, B24, C15, C28, D5, D7, E8, E17, and E30. If you want to have a drink with your smoke, head to the Heineken Bar & Grill in the center of Concourse A.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Dulles International Airport has lounges across from gates B37, C2, and D30. The airport also has some great food and drink options.
Nashville International Airport
Nashville International Airport's Graycliff Cigar Company, located near gates B-10 and C-10, offers smoking areas. The Travelers Post Smoke Smoking Lounge, located near Gate B10, serves wine, beer, liquor, coffee, cigars, and other items.
McCarran International Airport
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas has smoking areas in Terminal 1 above baggage claim, in the Great Hall near Terminal D, and between Gates E1 and E14 in Terminal 3. The airport also has several enclosed gaming areas where vaping is allowed. If you want to have a drink with your smoke, head to the Budweiser Racing Track Bar & Grill by Gate C7.
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport has smoking areas at each set of gates. They are technically outdoors but are covered and do not require you to go through security again. The airport has smoking patios at Airside A, C, E, and F, and you can bring regular lighters and matches through security.
Denver International Airport
The Smokin' Bear Smoking Lounge at Denver International Airport is located on the C gates and has a $5 drink minimum to enter.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has a Graycliff Lounge near gate B11 that sells cigarettes, cigars, chocolate, and coffee. Their $6 fee includes a beverage.
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US airports with outdoor smoking areas
While most airports in the United States are completely smoke-free, there are still a few that have designated smoking areas.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is considered the most smoker-friendly airport in the US. With the exception of Concourse D, each concourse has at least two designated smoking lounges. For quick reference, you can find smoking lounges at Concourse B7, B24, C15, C28, D5, D7, E8, E17, and E30.
McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas is another smoker-friendly airport. It's not surprising that the smoking areas are also the airport's "gaming lounges" or "mini-casinos". These lounges can be found at Gates B through E, and there is also a smoking area in the main terminal before security at the Bud Track Lounge. You can also smoke in Terminal 1 above baggage claim, in the Great Hall near Terminal D, and between Gates E1 and E14 in Terminal 3.
Denver International Airport has the Smokin' Bear Lounge at the Center Core of the C Gates. As of 2016, there is a minimum purchase of $5 to use the lounge, which allows for multiple same-day entries.
Nashville International Airport has the Graycliff Cigar Company located near Gates B10 and C10, which has an attached smoking lounge. There is also the Travelers Post Smoke Smoking Lounge near Gate B10, which serves wine, beer, liquor, coffee, cigars, and other items.
Washington Dulles International Airport has lounges located across from Gates B37, C2, and D30.
Tampa International Airport is one of the only airports in the country that allows smoking outdoors without having to check back through security.
In addition to the above, a few other airports that have been mentioned in sources as having indoor smoking areas include Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Miami International Airport, and Salt Lake City International Airport. However, it is important to note that these airports may have changed their smoking policies since the sources were published, so it is always a good idea to check the airport's website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information.
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US airports with indoor smoking areas
As of 2024, nearly all US hub airports are 100% smoke-free indoors. However, there are still a few airports that have designated indoor smoking areas to accommodate travellers' nicotine needs.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
The world's busiest airport has at least two smoking lounges in each of its many concourses. Some quick references include Concourse B7, B24, C15, C28, D5, D7, E8, E17, and E30. If you're looking for a beer, head to the Heineken Bar & Grill in the centre of Concourse A.
Washington Dulles International Airport
Dulles boasts lounges across from gates B37, C2, and D30. It also has great eat-and-drink options.
Nashville International Airport
Nashville's Graycliff Cigar Company, located near gates B-10 and C-10, offers the chance to smoke for as little as four dollars. The Travellers Post Smoke Smoking Lounge near Gate B10 serves wine, beer, liquor, coffee, cigars, and other items.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
A Graycliff Lounge near gate B11 sells cigarettes and cigars, as well as chocolate and coffee. Their $6 fee includes a beverage.
McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas
Smoking/slot machine areas are abundant at McCarran. You can light up in Terminal 1 above baggage claim, in the Great Hall near Terminal D, and between gates E1 and E14 in Terminal 3. For a drink with your smoke, head to the Budweiser Racing Track Bar & Grill by gate C7.
Tampa International Airport
Tampa is one of the only airports in the country that allows smoking without having to re-check through security. Smoking areas can be found at each gate and are covered and outdoors.
Miami International Airport
TGI Friday's on Concourse D has an open-air atrium attached where smoking is permitted.
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US airports that have banned smoking
Smoking on airplanes flying to, from, or within the United States has been banned since 2000. While most airports in the United States are completely smoke-free, there are still a few that have designated smoking areas. However, some airports have taken steps to ban smoking, recognising the health risks of second-hand smoke.
Charleston International Airport
As of September 1, 2021, Charleston International Airport became a smoke-free campus, including all enclosed public spaces, outside of the terminal, shuttles, sidewalks, rest areas, and parking lots. The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department enforces this ban, and non-compliance can result in fines.
Tampa International Airport
While Tampa International Airport previously allowed smoking in designated outdoor areas without requiring passengers to go through security again, it is unclear whether these areas still exist. One source from 2013 mentions these smoking areas, while a more recent source indicates that Tampa Airport does not have smoking areas, suggesting that the policy may have changed.
Salt Lake City Airport
According to a comment on a Reddit thread, the old Salt Lake City Airport had a smoking room, but the new airport does not.
It is worth noting that some airports, like Atlanta International Airport, have no plans to close their smoking areas, citing concerns about exposing other guests to second-hand smoke if smokers move outside the terminal and create longer security lines.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, as of 2024, nearly all US hub airports are 100% smokefree indoors, but a few airports still allow smoking indoors, including Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS), Miami International Airport (MIA), Nashville International Airport (BNA), and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Smoking is permitted in the enclosed gaming lounges by the B, C, D, and E Gates.
Smoking is permitted in an open-air atrium attached to the TGI Friday's restaurant on Concourse D.
The Travelers Post Smoke Smoking Lounge is located near Gate B10. They serve wine, beer, liquor, coffee, cigars, and other items.
Yes, Tampa International Airport is one of the only airports in the country that allows smoking outdoors without having to check back through security.
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