Why go
- Independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Served by Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB).
History
Petersburg is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,458. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines Petersburg with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes. The city is 21 miles (34 km) south of the commonwealth (state) capital city of Richmond. It sits at the fall line of the Appomattox River, a tributary of the longer, larger James River which flows east to meet the southern mouth of the Chesapeake Bay at the Hampton Roads harbor and the Atlantic Ocean.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 19 direct destinations
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, ERJ, CRJ-900, M90, MD-88, 737-800) · 8 routes: Atlanta, Boston*, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York, New York, Orlando*
- American Airlines AA (ERD, A319, CRJ, MD-80, M83, ERJ-145…) · 7 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, New York*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, A319, MD-80, M83, ERJ-145…) · 7 routes: Boston*, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York, Philadelphia*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, ERJ-145, A319, CRJ-700) · 5 routes: Chicago, Cleveland*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- JetBlue Airways B6 (Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
- Southwest Airlines WN (717, 737-300, 737-700, 73C) · 2 routes: Atlanta*, Orlando
- AeroMéxico AM (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Air France AF (M90, MD-88, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- AirTran Airways FL (717) · 1 route: Atlanta
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Bahamasair UP (734) · 1 route: Freeport
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88, 737-800) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Petersburg, VA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.