Charlottesville Albemarle Airport — Charlottesville, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (Charlottesville) is CHO — its ICAO code is KCHO.
Distance & flight time from CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Tucked into the rolling hills north of downtown, Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) gives central Virginia's Blue Ridge region a direct link to major connecting hubs. The single-runway field primarily handles traffic tied to the University of Virginia, drawing faculty, students, and visiting families alongside local business travelers. Commercial service is comparatively modest in scale, with a handful of carriers offering flights toward Charlotte, Washington Dulles, and other hub cities that feed passengers onward across the country. Because the surrounding countryside is dotted with vineyards and horse farms, the terminal also sees a steady trickle of leisure travelers heading toward wine-country getaways. Elevation near 640 feet keeps operations fairly straightforward year-round, though occasional fog off the nearby mountains can affect morning departures.
Runways at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6801 ft (2073 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | POTOMAC APP/DEP | 132.85 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.425 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 118.425 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.5 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| RDO | LEESBURG RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 124.5 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) — 41.2 km (25.6 mi)
- Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) — 104.4 km (64.9 mi)
- Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) — 107.9 km (67.0 mi)
- Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) — 111.7 km (69.4 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) — 121.9 km (75.7 mi)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — 124.7 km (77.5 mi)
- Davison Army Air Field (DAA) — 128.0 km (79.5 mi)
- Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) — 146.2 km (90.8 mi)
CHO sits at roughly 640 feet above sea level in Albemarle County, a short drive from the University of Virginia campus and the historic town of Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's mountaintop estate nearby.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
The IATA code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is CHO.
What is the ICAO code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport?
The ICAO code for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is KCHO. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.