Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA)
Medium airport · Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
Airport data
| Name | Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCHA |
| IATA | CHA |
| Elevation | 683 ft (208 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°2'7" W 85°12'14" 35.03530, -85.20380 |
| Location | Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,400 ft (2256 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,575 ft (1699 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) at a glance
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is a medium airport in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, known to airline systems as CHA. The field elevation of 683 ft (208 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCHA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 7,400 ft (2256 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCHA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richard B Russell Airport | KRMG | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field | KCSV | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Western Carolina Regional Airport | KRHP | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Cobb County International Airport-McCollum Field | KRYY | 127 km (69 NM) |
| McGhee Tyson Airport | KTYS | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 683 ft field elevation of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
What is the ICAO code of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?
The ICAO identifier of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is KCHA, and its IATA code is CHA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) above sea level?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) sits at an elevation of 683 feet (208 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) located?
The airport lies at 35.0353, -85.2038 — in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Richard B Russell Airport, about 76 km away.
Does KCHA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCHA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 7,400 ft (2256 m) with a ASP surface.