Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO)
Medium airport · Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Charlottesville Albemarle Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCHO |
| IATA | CHO |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°8'19" W 78°27'10" 38.13860, -78.45290 |
| Location | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,801 ft (2073 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport at a glance
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is a medium airport in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as CHO. The field elevation of 639 ft (195 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCHO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 6,801 ft (2073 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCHO 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 Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | KSHD | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field | KHEF | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field | KNYG | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | KLYH | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Richmond International Airport | KRIC | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 639 ft field elevation of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport 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 Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
What is the ICAO code of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is KCHO, and its IATA code is CHO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport above sea level?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport sits at an elevation of 639 feet (195 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.1386, -78.4529 — in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, about 41 km away.
Does KCHO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCHO 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 Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,801 ft (2073 m) with a ASP surface.