Yes, you can smoke at Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) in the designated outdoor areas outside the terminal, along the curb near the entrances. The terminal interior is smoke-free.
Outside the Terminal
Smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the CAK terminal. Designated smoking areas are located outdoors along the terminal frontage, near the curbside arrivals and departures lanes. Step out of the building and look for the marked spots set back from the doors.
CAK is a compact single-terminal airport, so the outdoor areas are a short walk from the gates. There is no indoor smoking lounge, and e-cigarettes are treated the same as cigarettes inside the building.
Ohio Setback Rule
Under Ohio’s Smoke-Free Workplace Act, smoking is banned inside public buildings and must take place away from entrances so smoke does not drift indoors. At the airport this means the designated areas sit clear of the terminal doors — keep a reasonable distance from the entrances when you light up.
After Security
The smoking areas are landside. If you have already passed the checkpoint, you will need to exit, smoke outside, and re-clear TSA security before your flight. Allow extra time, since re-screening can add 20 to 40 minutes at busy periods.
For USA airport smoking rules, state vape rules, lighter rules at TSA, and other federal/state info, see our USA smoking guide.
Summary
| Area | Smoking | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inside terminal | No | Smoke-free under Ohio law, including e-cigarettes |
| Outdoor curb areas | Yes | Marked zones set back from entrances |
| After security | No | Exit, smoke, then re-clear TSA |