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Arrival day is on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Meet the group at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chincoteague Island Waterfront in Chincoteague Island, VA
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 3:30-4:45 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Chincoteague Island, VA at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chincoteague Island Waterfront
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after final session; 11:00 a.m. motel check-out.
Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 2 hours .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 100 miles .
Car Rentals
Phone: 8006543131
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are required.
We recommend renting a car from the airport. Rental car options are available here: www.norfolkairport.com/parking-transportation/ground-transportation . Keep in mind taxi services from Norfolk to the Island are hard to come by and expensive due to the distance. It is also helpful to have a car during your stay since there is no public transportation or ride share services on Chincoteague.
Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
The estimated travel time to the check-in location is 1 hour .
The estimated distance to the check-in location is 55 miles .
Car Rentals
Phone: 4107492235
Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.
*Advanced reservations are not required.
We recommend renting a car from the airport. Keep in mind taxi services from Salisbury to the Island are hard to come by and expensive due to the distance. It is also helpful to have a car during your stay since there is no public transportation or ride share services on Chincoteague.
Arrival day is on 4/12/2026.
Meet the group at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chincoteague Island Waterfront in Chincoteague Island, VA.
Start of Trip: 3:00 p.m. hotel check-in; 3:30-4:45 p.m. Program Registration; 5:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner followed by Orientation.
Your trip ends on: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Chincoteague Island, VA at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Chincoteague Island Waterfront.
End of Trip: 11:00 a.m. after final session; 11:00 a.m. motel check-out..
Free parking is available at the motel. There is no public transportation on the Island, so participants are encouraged to have their own vehicle to explore the Island during their free time.
All points north or south
You will be traveling either north or south on Rte. 13. Turn east at the Rte. 175 stoplight in Oak Hall, Virginia. You won't mistake the direction, as there is only one way to turn (except a store on the other side). Rte. 175 will bring you onto Chincoteague Island. Landmarks at the stoplight are T's Corner gas station & store, Sonic drive-through, Food Lion on the east and a couple of small stores on the west side of the road. If you accidentally turn into the Food Lion parking lot, simply head left and turn right onto Rte. 175 from the side of the parking lot.
Chincoteague Island
The weather on Chincoteague Island is seasonal. In the spring and fall, it is usually cool in the early morning and evening, but warms up nicely during the day. Throughout the summer, expect it to be warm (maybe hot). Participants wishing more information about the area may contact the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce by calling 757-336-6161, their website is also included in our Web Links.