What are the operating hours of KCHO?

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.

What is the tower frequency at KCHO?

The tower frequency at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is 124.5, 124.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at KCHO?

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.

Does KCHO require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (United States).

Where is KCHO located?

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) is located in Charlottesville, United States.

What is the IATA code for KCHO?

The IATA code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is CHO.

How long is the runway at KCHO?

The main runway at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (03/21) measures 2073x46m.

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Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO/CHO) — Charlottesville, United States

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO/CHO) serves Charlottesville, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (03/21). Field elevation is 639 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

25 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 3 on the ground · busiest hour 17:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KCHO
Name: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 38.138599
Longitude: -78.452904
Elevation: 639 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Charlottesville
IATA Code: CHO
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/New_York
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 2073x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 124.500, 124.500 MHz
Ground: 121.900 MHz
Operations: 122.200 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.425, 118.425 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

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 434-973-8342
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: Jet A
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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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

09/011 caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

NAV ILS RWY 03 GP U/S

2026-09-11 01:44:00 2026-09-18 23:55:00

08/010 caution

Navaid/lighting unserviceable

RWY 03 ALS U/S

2026-08-15 11:23:00 2026-09-26 23:55:00

09/007 info

SVC TAR/SSR U/S

2026-09-14 12:00:00 2026-11-19 22:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KCHO?: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KCHO?: The tower frequency at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is 124.5, 124.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at KCHO?: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport offers 100LL, Jet A.
Does KCHO require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (United States).
Where is KCHO located?: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) is located in Charlottesville, United States.
What is the IATA code for KCHO?: The IATA code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is CHO.
How long is the runway at KCHO?: The main runway at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (03/21) measures 2073x46m.

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