Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): Codes, Runways & Location
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (IATA: CHO · ICAO: KCHO) is a medium-sized airport serving Charlottesville, United States. It lies at 38.1386° N, 78.4529° W, 639 ft (195 m) above sea level.
Overview of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Charlottesville in United States. It is identified by the IATA code CHO and the ICAO code KCHO. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2073 m (6801 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 639 ft (195 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gordonsville Municipal Airport (GVE) about 25 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,073 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Where is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport located?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located in Charlottesville, United States. Its coordinates are 38.1386° N, 78.4529° W.
What is the airport code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has an IATA code of CHO and an ICAO code of KCHO.
How long is the runway at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport's longest runway is about 2073 m (6801 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Charlottesville Albemarle Airport have?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Charlottesville Albemarle Airport a major airport?
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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