KCHO

VFR

CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE

CHARLOTTESVILLE · VIRGINIA

Elev
640.1'
Longest RWY
6,801'03/21
Tower
06:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KCHO
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,640.1'
MSL · field 640.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCHO

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KCHO 272053Z 19005KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02000044 57017
Wind
190° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,071 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
7 NM N
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
CHO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON BURCH
Address
100 BOWEN LOOP, SUITE 200, CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 5 kt
RWY 21
194°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 194° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,640 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored14° / 194°6,801 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
036,801'6,801'6,801'6,801'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
216,801'6,801'6,801'6,801'PAPI 4-box right(3°)

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 03
LD · CAT I
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111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 03
KCHO · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach at 866-640-4124.Show FAA
  • For aircraft services contact frequency 126.925.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lights for runway 03/21 and taxiway lights are preset to low intensity. To activate and increase intensity of the MALSR for runway 03, REIL for runway 21, high intensity runway lights for runway 03/21, and taxiway lights, use the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21The pavement classification rating value is 360/F/D/X/T for runway 03/21.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 21There is a plus 7 foot obstacle lighted equipment box rack 78 feet from the airport elevation reference, 250 feet left of runway end 21.Show FAA
  • 21Runway end 21 is unusable beyond 6.5 degrees left of the runway centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Prior permission required 24 hours in advance for unscheduled air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats and for all fixed wing military aircraft remaining overnight. Call the airport manager at 434-981-4152.Show FAA
  • Landing fee applies only for aircraft over 7000 pounds.Show FAA
  • MANAGERManager contact extension is X104.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCHO

Answer card
ICAO
KCHO
Name
CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE
Location
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
Elevation
640.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,640.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2300
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 6,801 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport sits in Charlottesville, Virginia. The field elevation is 640.1 ft MSL. It has one asphalt runway, 03/21, which is 6,801 ft long. The control tower is open from 0600 to 2300. Runway 03 has the ILS approach. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Signature Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. If you need fuel or ramp details, call them directly before arrival. When the tower is closed, the runway and taxiway lights are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to bring up the MALSR for runway 03. Use it for the REIL on runway 21 too. That matters after hours.

A few remarks matter for planning. Runway 21 is unusable beyond 6.5 degrees left of centerline. There is also a lighted equipment box rack near the runway 21 end. Deer and birds are reported on and near the airport. For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach. This is a busy controlled field, so get current airspace and any local procedures from the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KCHO?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway is the ILS at Charlottesville-Albemarle?
The ILS is on runway 03. That is the published instrument approach in the facts.
What are the tower hours at KCHO?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2300. Outside those hours, use the CTAF and follow the published lighting notes.
Which FBO is on the field at KCHO?
Signature Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call them directly for current service details.
What is the longest runway at KCHO?
Runway 03/21 is the only runway. It is 6,801 ft long and asphalt.
How do I activate the runway lights when the tower is closed?
Use the CTAF to activate and increase intensity of the MALSR for runway 03. Use it for the REIL on runway 21 too. The runway and taxiway lights are preset to low intensity when the tower is closed.
Are there any runway limitations on runway 21 at KCHO?
Yes. Runway end 21 is unusable beyond 6.5 degrees left of the runway centerline. There is also a lighted equipment box rack near that end, so brief the approach carefully.
Is there anything a first-time pilot should watch for at KCHO?
Watch for deer and birds on and near the airport. Also note the tower hours, the after-hours lighting setup and the published runway 21 restriction before you go.

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