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Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA/CHA) — Chattanooga, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Port of entry
Yes, with conditions
Fuel
100LL, Jet A
Tower
118.3
Runways
02/20, 15/33
Elevation
683 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
126 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 101 on the ground · busiest hour 18:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KCHA
  • Name: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 35.035301
  • Longitude: -85.203796
  • Elevation: 683 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Chattanooga
  • IATA Code: CHA
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

  • Designation: 02/20
  • Dimensions: 2256x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 1699x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: 121.700 MHz
  • Operations: 41.500 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 119.200, 122.500 MHz
  • ATIS: 119.850 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 423-855-2200
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14) Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

A1037/26
caution
Navigation equipment issue
CHA NAV ILS RWY 02 GP U/S
2026-10-23 21:01 UTC 2026-10-30 23:59 UTC
A1037/
caution
Navigation equipment issue
CHA NAV ILS RWY 02 GP U/S
2026-10-23 21:01 UTC 2026-10-30 23:59 UTC
A1026/
caution
Navigation equipment issue
CHA NAV ILS RWY 02 GP U/S
2026-10-22 15:12 UTC 2026-10-27 23:59 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 15:15 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KCHA?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KCHA?
The tower frequency at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at KCHA?
The FAA lists 100LL, Jet A for public use at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Does KCHA require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KCHA located?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) is located in Chattanooga, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCHA?
The IATA code for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is CHA.
How long is the runway at KCHA?
The main runway at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (02/20) measures 2256x46m.
Is KCHA a port of entry?
Yes, with conditions. Landing rights airport: permission to land from CBP needed (19 CFR 122.14). Source: FAA NASR airport data, cycle 2026-10-01.
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