Costco shoppers in Virginia have a new date to watch, but November 24 isn’t necessarily the big warehouse shopping day they might expect. For members who appreciate Costco’s gas and membership perks, the company is pointing to that date for fuel at a new Newport News location—not a confirmed opening for the store itself.
The new address is 12490 Jefferson Avenue, near Bland Boulevard. Costco labels its listing for that property “Gas Station Only” and “Gas Station coming soon.” That’s different from the existing Newport News warehouse at 12121 Jefferson Avenue, which remains listed separately.
November 24 is a fuel date, not a warehouse confirmation
As of November 12, the countdown on Costco’s new Newport News location page indicated a November 24 opening for the gas station. The page did not provide a separate confirmed public opening date for the replacement warehouse. In other words, the fuel-station countdown isn’t a signal to start planning a grocery run inside the new building.
That’s particularly important with Thanksgiving approaching. The existing Newport News Costco lists Thanksgiving Day as a closure, and the timing of a move could affect where members shop or refuel. It’s worth checking the latest warehouse details before heading out for turkey, baking supplies or other holiday purchases.
Costco fuel stations generally serve members, although customers paying with prepaid Costco Shop Cards are an exception. Costco says its self-service pumps accept Visa, most PIN debit cards and prepaid Shop Cards. Members should still confirm the new station has actually opened before making a special trip.
A bigger Costco is replacing the existing store
This is a relocation, not Costco’s first arrival in Newport News. The company has served the city since 1988, and the replacement project moves its local operation roughly two miles along Jefferson Avenue, onto the former Ferguson Enterprises headquarters property.
Construction company Southeast Industrial described plans for a 162,457-square-foot warehouse at the redeveloped site. Preparing the property involved demolishing three large buildings, removing old utilities and addressing difficult ground conditions before the new retail building could take shape.
Local reporting also described plans for substantially more parking—829 spaces instead of roughly 397—and greater fuel capacity. Newport News has undertaken nearby traffic improvements, including changes to turn lanes, to accommodate vehicles entering and leaving the larger site.
What shoppers should check next
There are still several important milestones for local members: confirmation of the indoor warehouse’s opening day, the start dates for individual services and the timing of the old location’s closure. A construction target or gas-station date doesn’t answer all three questions.
For now, the important distinction is simple: November 24 is the date indicated for gas at 12490 Jefferson Avenue, while the replacement warehouse’s public opening remains unconfirmed on Costco’s new-location page. Check the company’s latest listing before taking a shopping cart—or your gas tank—to the new address.
Links on this page may be affiliate links, for which the site earns a small commission, but the price for you is the same
Leave a Comment