KCHO — Charlottesville-Albemarle
Charlottesville, VA · Elevation 640.1 ft · 38.1396, -78.4523
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Heading (magnetic, approx) | VGSI | Displaced threshold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,801 ft | 150 ft | Asphalt (good) | High intensity | 03 30° / 21 210° | 03 PAPI (4-light, left) / 21 PAPI (4-light, right) | — |
Frequencies
- CTAF
- 124.5 MHz
- UNICOM
- 122.95 MHz
- TWR
- 124.5 MHz — Charlottesville Tower (0600-2300)
- TWR
- 338.275 MHz — Charlottesville Tower (0600-2300)
- GND
- 121.9 MHz — Charlottesville Ground
- GND
- 338.275 MHz — Charlottesville Ground
- ATIS
- 118.425 MHz
- APP/DEP
- 120.525 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 132.85 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- APP/DEP
- 323.125 MHz — Potomac Approach/Departure
- EMERG
- 121.5 MHz
- EMERG
- 243 MHz
Airport info
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Magnetic variation
- 8°W (1985)
- Flight service
- Leesburg FSS (DCA) · 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433)
- NOTAM file
- CHO ↗
Remarks (7)
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- PPR 24 HRS FOR UNSKED AIR CARRIER OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS, 24 HR PPR FOR ALL FIXED WING MIL AIRCRAFT RON, CALL AMGR AT 434-981-4152.
- DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 03/21, & TWY LIGHTS PRESET LOW INTST. TO ACTVT & INCREASE INTST MALSR RWY 03; REIL RWY 21; HIRL RWY 03/21 & TWY LIGHTS - CTAF.
- LNDG FEE ONLY FOR ACFT OVER 7000 LBS.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-640-4124.
- FOR ACFT SVCS CTC 126.925.
Quick facts
- What is the CTAF for KCHO?
- The CTAF at KCHO is 124.5 MHz.
- How long is the runway at KCHO?
- KCHO has one runway, 6,801 ft long.
- Does KCHO have fuel?
- Yes — KCHO has 100LL, Jet A available, per FAA NASR data.
- Which Flight Service Station serves KCHO?
- Leesburg FSS (DCA) serves KCHO. Call 1-800-WX-BRIEF (1-800-992-7433) for a briefing.
Weather
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Charts
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