Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

KCHO / CHO

Charlottesville, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 06:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
06:53Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCHO 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 09/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP214 T00890089
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1001 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (639 ft)
Pressure Alt
377 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -190 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCHO 050545Z 0506/0606 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 FM051400 00000KT 2SM BR SCT002 BKN007 FM051500 18003KT P6SM BKN080 FM051900 19007KT P6SM SCT250 FM060200 19003KT P6SM OVC100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:04Z BASE
+0h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog
14:00Z FM051400
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
15:00Z FM051500
+8h
VFR 180° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
19:00Z FM051900
+12h
VFR 190° 7 kt
Visibility: >6SM

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CHO
03
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03/21 6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
22° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCHO

4,676 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.9%
MVFR
11.7%
IFR
5.9%
LIFR
4.5%

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 30.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 30.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.5%
NE
11.9%
E
4%
SE
2.1%
S
20.1%
SW
7.1%
W
5.6%
NW
7.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.3%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

October January November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,676 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCHO
IATA Code: CHO
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 639 ft MSL

Location

City: Charlottesville
Country: US
Latitude: 38.138599°
Longitude: -78.452904°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

Overview

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport serves the central Virginia region as a medium-sized airport located near Charlottesville. Situated at 639 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KCHO are predominantly VFR, with 78.9% of observations showing favorable visual flight rules. The airport experiences moderate wind conditions, with a prevailing southerly wind at 180° and an average speed of 6.1 knots. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 31°C, with October, January, and November typically offering the most stable flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (03/21) measuring 6,001 feet with an asphalt surface. Pilots can expect consistent wind alignment, with 100% runway favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of just 2.8 knots. Calm wind conditions occur 32.9% of the time, providing predictable landing and takeoff scenarios.

Approach Considerations

With an average visibility of 9.2 statute miles and only 2.7% of observations showing visibility below 3 miles, approaches are generally straightforward. Fog is present in only 2.1% of observations, and instrument conditions (IFR or LIFR) occur less than 10% of the time, suggesting reliable visual approach opportunities for most operations.

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.