
Regional airport · Charlottesville, United States
Charlottesville Albemarle
- Elevation
- 639 ft
- Coordinates
- 38°08′N 78°27′W
- Local time
- America/New York
Photo: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
KCHO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Charlottesville Albemarle (KCHO/CHO) has one runway, 03/21, 6,801 ft (2,073 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KCHO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/New York
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Charlottesville
Elevation
639 ft
Position
38.1386, -78.4529
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KCHO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,801 ft (2,073 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KCHO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Charlottesville Albemarle (KCHO / CHO) in Charlottesville, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KCHO is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KCHO
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at KCHO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KCHO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at KCHO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KCHO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to KCHO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KCHO: 38° 8′ 19″ N 78° 27′ 10″ W; elevation 639 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Charlottesville
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Charlottesville. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KCHO.
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Cargo Operations at KCHO
Support for freighter operations into KCHO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KCHO sits in the network
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Operating into KCHO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Charlottesville Albemarle — one desk for the whole trip.