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Free air in Virginia
Is air free in Virginia?
Owner decidesNot by law. Virginia has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 877 places with air we have mapped in Virginia, 439 (50 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Sheetz, Wawa and Lowe's, plus tire shops such as Discount Tire that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 877
- free or usually free
- 439
- tire shops fill free
- 24
- open 24/7 (known)
- 373
Chains with air in Virginia
The brands with the most locations on our Virginia map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in VA | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon | 161 | Depends on the store |
| Sheetz | 136 | Usually free |
| Wawa | 122 | Usually free |
| Lowe's | 69 | Usually free |
| Shell | 61 | Depends on the store |
| Kroger | 54 | Usually free |
| 7-Eleven | 24 | Depends on the store |
| Discount Tire | 24 | Free, staff fill |
| Valero | 20 | Depends on the store |
| Pilot and Flying J | 19 | Usually free |
| Sunoco | 17 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 17 | Free for members |
| Speedway | 9 | Depends on the store |
| BP | 9 | Depends on the store |
| Citgo | 9 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in Virginia
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Alexandria1 free / 42
- Richmond22 free / 30
- Virginia Beach23 free / 27
- Lynchburg10 free / 27
- Arlington1 free / 23
- Fredericksburg20 free / 23
- Chesapeake19
- Woodbridge17
- Manassas16
- Roanoke14
- Norfolk14
- Winchester13
- Falls Church13
- Henrico12
- Sterling12
- Suffolk12
- Fairfax11
- Ashburn10
- Newport News10
- Leesburg10
- Charlottesville10
- Midlothian9
- Blacksburg9
- King George9
- Emporia8
- Mechanicsville8
- Chester8
- Waynesboro7
- Colonial Heights7
- Harrisonburg7
- Stafford7
- Chantilly7
- Herndon7
- Glen Allen7
- Staunton7
- Rocky Mount7
- Bristol7
- Danville7
- Portsmouth6
- Sandston6
- Warrenton6
- South Boston6
- Farmville6
- Gainesville6
- Hampton6
- Chesterfield6
- Ruther Glen6
- Salem6
- Madison Heights5
- Vienna5
- Wise5
- Christiansburg5
- Wytheville5
- Yorktown4
Confirmed free air pumps in Virginia
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
Air pump
FreeArlington, VA 22204
Sheetz
Free19910 Riverside Commons Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Hours: Open 24/7
Shell
Free20050 Ashbrook Commons Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Hours: Open 24/7
Shell
Free42315 Soave Drive, Brambleton, VA 20148
Hours: Open 24/7
Exxon
Free42175 Shapiro Drive, Brambleton, VA 20148
Hours: Open 24/7
Wawa
Free10373 Sliding Hill Road, Hanover County, VA 23005
Hours: Open 24/7
Sheetz
Free2630 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Hours: Open 24/7
76
Free3001 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Hours: Open 24/7
Wawa
Free11111 Nokesville Rd, Manassas, VA 20112
Hours: Open 24/7
Wawa
Free150 Pike View Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113
Hours: Open 24/7
Wawa
Free1200 Frederick Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23707
Hours: Open 24/7
Air pump
FreeRichmond, VA 23230
Air pump
FreeRichmond, VA 23230
Sheetz
Free2911 Hathaway Road, Richmond, VA 23225
Hours: Open 24/7
Harris Teeter Fuel
Free2103 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Sheetz
Free1870 Rosser Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
Hours: Open 24/7
Wawa
Free5824 George Washington Memorial Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692
Hours: Open 24/7
Winter tire pressure in Virginia
−4 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Virginia goes from about 77 °F in July to 37 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 31 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
- Washington, DC40 places
- Kentucky227 places
- Maryland350 places
- North Carolina708 places
- Tennessee339 places
- West Virginia157 places
Free air in Virginia: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Virginia?
Only where the owner chooses. Virginia doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Virginia?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Virginia are Sheetz (136), Wawa (122), Lowe's (69) and Kroger (54). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Virginia?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Discount Tire (24 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Virginia?
Virginia averages about 77 °F in July and 37 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 4 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Virginia has the most free air pumps?
On our map, Virginia Beach has the most free or usually free spots in Virginia: 23 of 27 places with air.