KCHA

VFR

LOVELL FLD

CHATTANOOGA · TENNESSEE

Elev
682.5'
Longest RWY
7,400'02/20
Tower
06:00–23:50
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR06:53Z
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Before you fly into KCHA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:50 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,682.5'
MSL · field 682.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KCHA

Current METAR

Observed 06:53Z

KCHA 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/22 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02440222
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 22°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,815 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
5 NM E
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZTL · ATLANTA
NOTAM facility
CHA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
APRIL CAMERON
Address
1001 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 14, CHATTANOOGA TN 37421

Flight service · Hours

FSS BNA
NASHVILLE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 02
012°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 012° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,683 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2012° / 192°7,400 ftASPHStandard L
15/33140° / 320°5,575 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
027,400'7,400'7,100'7,100'PAPI 4-box right(3°)MALSR
207,400'7,400'7,400'7,400'ALSF228', rr, 850' from thr, 600' R of cntrln, slope 23
155,575'5,575'5,575'5,470'PAPI 4-box left(3°)3', trees, 1000' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 17
335,470'5,470'5,470'5,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)44', trees, 1000' from thr, 325' R of cntrln, slope 18

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KCHA LOVELL FLD in CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, showing runways 02/20, 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 02
LS · CAT I
CGW
108.3
RWY 20
LS · CAT II
CHA
109.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KCHA · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • TSNT ACFT AVOID SCTY ZONE WI 300 FT OF TRML BLDG.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • HOLD SHORT INSTR READ BACK RQRD.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHATTANOOGA APCH AT 423-855-6478, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; TDZL RWY 20; CNTRLN LGTS RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 15/33 UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 600/F/C/W/T
  • 15/33PCR VALUE: 740/F/C/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15APCH SLOPE 25:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
  • 33APCH SLOPE 25:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

  • ARFF INDEX C AVBL O/R.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KCHA

Answer card
ICAO
KCHA
Name
LOVELL FLD
Location
CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE
Elevation
682.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,682.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2350
Total runways
2
Longest runway
02/20 · 7,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Lovell Fld sits in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Field elevation is 682.5 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is runway 02/20 at 7,400 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2350. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 02 and 20.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Wilson Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.

A few operational notes matter here. Birds are reported in the area. Runway 02 has MALSR lighting. Runway 20 has touchdown zone lighting. Centerline lights are available on 02 and 20. High intensity runway lights on 02 and 20 are controlled on the CTAF. Runways 15 and 33 have medium intensity lights that are unavailable when the tower is closed. Hold short readback is required. Transient aircraft should stay clear of the security zone within 300 ft of the terminal building. The field is towered, so expect a busy radio environment. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCHA?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
What are the tower hours at Lovell Fld?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2350. Plan your arrival or departure with that window in mind.
Which ILS approaches are available at KCHA?
Two ILS approaches are published. They serve runway ends 02 and 20.
What is the longest runway at KCHA?
Runway 02/20 is the longest runway. It is 7,400 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at Lovell Fld?
Wilson Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a noise or curfew restriction at KCHA?
The facts do not list a curfew or noise procedure. Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.
What lighting should I expect at night at KCHA?
Runway 02 has MALSR. Runway 20 has touchdown zone lighting. Centerline lights are available on 02 and 20. High intensity runway lights on 02 and 20 are controlled on the CTAF.
What should a first-time pilot know about flying into KCHA?
Expect towered operations and a busy radio picture. Birds are reported near the airport. Stay clear of the security zone within 300 ft of the terminal building. Be ready for hold short readback requirements.

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