4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport is a gem of a regional airport—small, clean, and incredibly easy to navigate.”
Seth Arnold5★ on Google
Airports / Virginia / CHO
Medium airport · CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.
Charlottesville, Virginia · 639 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
830 ratings
1
Operators based
639
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Charlottesville, VirginiaELEV 639 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
830
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
639
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD).
Overview
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO / CHO) sits in Charlottesville, Virginia, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 639 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Meridian Air Group is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD, 22 nm), Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ, 56 nm), and Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG, 58 nm). With a single 6,801-foot paved runway, CHO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CHO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Charlottesville.
1 FBO serves KCHO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Signature Flight Support Charlottesville
Your FBO? Claim it, freeNestled along the foothills of the Blue Ridge, Charlottesville is a picturesque city that is 100 miles south of DC. Beyond the city lies more than 700 square miles of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive. Experience bold flavors at local restaurants, blending traditional fare and regional favorites with worldwide influences.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24 hours a day/7 days a week
- Unicom 129.625
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +21 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Inside, the terminal is cozy and well-kept, with friendly staff who seem genuinely happy to help travelers.”
Seth Arnold5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport is a gem of a regional airport—small, clean, and incredibly easy to navigate.”
Seth Arnold5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KCHO
IATA
CHO
FAA / Local
CHO
Elevation
639 ft
Coordinates
38.1386° N · 78.4529° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs VA fields
state range 10–3,793 ft
At 639 ft, CHO sits higher than 73% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,801 ft
- 03/216,801 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,801 ft
CHO's 6,801 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmSHDShenandoah Valley Regional AirportWeyers Cave
- 56nmMNZManassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis FieldManassas
- 58nmNYGQuantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner FieldQuantico
- 60nmLYHLynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn FieldLynchburg
- 66nmRICRichmond International AirportRichmond
- 67nmIADWashington Dulles International AirportDulles
Location
Open the full mapKCHO · Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · Charlottesville, VA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CHO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 261 nm | 1h 0m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 412 nm | 1h 21m |
| Boston (BED) | 418 nm | 1h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 491 nm | 1h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 693 nm | 2h 1m |
| Miami (MIA) | 747 nm | 2h 8m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 952 nm | 2h 37m |
| Houston (HOU) | 979 nm | 2h 41m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CHO?
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport's longest paved runway is 6,801 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CHO?
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,801 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at CHO?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Charlottesville Albemarle Airport as a home base, including Meridian Air Group. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
- One FBO serves CHO: Signature Flight Support Charlottesville. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CHO?
- The closest alternate is Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD), about 22 nm away, followed by Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) at 56 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CHO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 0m (261 nm), Nashville about 1h 21m (412 nm), Boston about 1h 22m (418 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.