Does Kroger have free air?
Sometimes. Kroger fuel centers (including Smith's, Fry's, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Dillons and other Kroger stores) set air store by store. Many have a free machine, sometimes switched on by the attendant; others charge $1–2 or have no machine. No purchase or loyalty card needed where it's free.
Last checked 2026-10. Sources: freeairpumps.com, moneypantry.com, freeairpump.org.
Amenities
- 88 of 1,574 locations have easy highway access (about 1.5 miles of driving or less to an Interstate)
- 52 of 1,574 locations have EV charging on site
Kroger locations with free air
By state
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 167 |
| Texas | 159 |
| Georgia | 143 |
| Arizona | 115 |
| Tennessee | 106 |
| Colorado | 106 |
| Indiana | 104 |
| Kentucky | 99 |
| Michigan | 80 |
| Virginia | 57 |
| Washington | 57 |
| Utah | 49 |
| Kansas | 49 |
| Oregon | 38 |
| Illinois | 36 |
| West Virginia | 33 |
| Nevada | 32 |
| Mississippi | 26 |
| Arkansas | 19 |
| New Mexico | 18 |
| Idaho | 14 |
| South Carolina | 11 |
| Alaska | 11 |
| Alabama | 10 |
| Nebraska | 9 |
| Wyoming | 8 |
| Louisiana | 6 |
| Missouri | 6 |
| Montana | 4 |
| Wisconsin | 2 |
Questions
Does Kroger have free air?
Sometimes. It depends on the store. Kroger fuel centers (including Smith's, Fry's, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Dillons and other Kroger stores) set air store by store. Many have a free machine, sometimes switched on by the attendant; others charge $1–2 or have no machine. No purchase or loyalty card needed where it's free.
Do I have to buy something to use the air at Kroger?
Usually not, but policies can vary by store. In California, stations are only required to give free air to fuel customers.
How many Kroger locations are there?
We list 1,574 Kroger locations in 30 states, from the chain's own store list.
What if the air machine at Kroger charges or is broken?
Ask an employee. Some stations need staff to switch the machine on. If a location no longer offers free air, let us know and we'll update the listing.