Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

KCHO / CHO

Charlottesville, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 08:53 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:53Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
3kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
11,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.18
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCHO 160853Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM OVC110 17/13 A3018 RMK AO2 RAB22E41 SLP212 P0000 60000 T01720133 56007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 639ft
OVC 11,000ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
11,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,639ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.18 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.55 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (639 ft)
Pressure Alt
379 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 772 ft
ISA Deviation: +3.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCHO 160535Z 1606/1706 02004KT P6SM BKN120 FM161400 03011G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC060 FM161800 03013G24KT 5SM -SHRA OVC050 PROB30 1618/1622 4SM SHRA OVC035 FM162300 03010G19KT 6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM170300 02008KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:14Z BASE
+0h
VFR 20° 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 12,000ft
14:00Z FM161400
+5h
VFR 30° 11kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000ft
18:00Z FM161800
+9h
MVFR 30° 13kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 5,000ft
Light Showers Rain
18:00Z PROB30
+9h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft
Showers Rain

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
Active: 03
6,001 ft 150 ft ASP 22°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 1.5kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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/GMT5

Runway Information

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

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO/CHO) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Charlottesville, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 639 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (03/21) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.