Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

KCHA / CHA

Chattanooga, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
10:53Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
4 kt
150°
10 SM
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCHA 041053Z 15004KT 10SM OVC016 13/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP258 T01330106 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 683 ft
OVC 1,600 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,283 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (683 ft)
Pressure Alt
301 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 225 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCHA 041120Z 0412/0512 15004KT P6SM OVC015 FM041500 16005KT P6SM BKN025 FM041800 18005KT P6SM SCT035 FM050900 18005KT P6SM BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:50Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 150° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
15:00Z FM041500
+4h
MVFR 160° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
18:00Z FM041800
+7h
VFR 180° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CHA
02
20
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
02/20 7,400 ft 150 ft ASP 16°
2.8 kt 2.9 kt
134° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
5,000 ft 150 ft ASP 145°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCHA

4,523 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
15.4%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
1.6%

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 6.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 37.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.8%
NE
4.1%
E
1.2%
SE
3.4%
S
17.6%
SW
5.3%
W
5.2%
NW
9.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.5°C
Range: -11°C to 32°C
-11°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.5%

Best Months for VFR

September October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 02/20
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,523 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCHA
IATA Code: CHA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 683 ft MSL

Location

City: Chattanooga
Country: US
Latitude: 35.035301°
Longitude: -85.203796°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+6

Runway Information

Runway 02/20
Length: 7,400 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 5,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

Overview

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport serves the Tennessee Valley region as a medium-sized airport located in southeastern Tennessee. Situated at an elevation of 683 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for Chattanooga and surrounding communities. Its two paved runways support diverse general aviation, regional, and commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Chattanooga demonstrate high VFR reliability, with 79.5% of observations reporting favorable visual flying conditions. Seasonal temperature ranges span from -9°C to 32°C, with September through November offering the most consistently stable flying weather. Wind patterns are predominantly southerly at an average of 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 41.1% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways with substantial length: Runway 02/20 at 7,400 feet and Runway 15/33 at 5,000 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage and minimal average crosswind components (3.6kt and 3.4kt respectively). The airport's moderate elevation and geographic location provide relatively predictable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions with high visibility averages around 9.3 statute miles. Instrument meteorological conditions are relatively rare, with only 4.6% IFR and 1.7% LIFR observations. Low visibility and fog occur in just 3% of observations, suggesting generally reliable approach and landing conditions throughout the year.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.