Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the main air gateway for Charlottesville, Virginia, and the surrounding Albemarle area in the United States. Identified as CHO and KCHO, it is classified as a medium airport, giving travelers a balance between useful air service and a generally more manageable scale than a major hub. For many visitors, that means shorter walking distances, simpler orientation, and an easier start or finish to a trip centered on Charlottesville.
About Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the main air gateway for Charlottesville, Virginia, and the surrounding Albemarle area in the United States. Identified as CHO and KCHO, it is classified as a medium airport, giving travelers a balance between useful air service and a generally more manageable scale than a major hub. For many visitors, that means shorter walking distances, simpler orientation, and an easier start or finish to a trip centered on Charlottesville.
Overview
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is the main air gateway for Charlottesville, Virginia, and the surrounding Albemarle area in the United States. Identified as CHO and KCHO, it is classified as a medium airport, giving travelers a balance between useful air service and a generally more manageable scale than a major hub. For many visitors, that means shorter walking distances, simpler orientation, and an easier start or finish to a trip centered on Charlottesville.
Quick facts
- Airport name: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
- Codes: CHO (IATA) and KCHO (ICAO)
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 639 ft / 195 m above sea level
- Runway: 03/21, 6,801 ft long, asphalt, and lighted
- Time zone: America/New_York
What this means for travelers
The airport’s single lighted asphalt runway, designated 03/21, is 6,801 feet long, which supports regular commercial operations while reflecting the airport’s smaller, more approachable footprint. Its elevation of 639 feet is not something most passengers will notice directly, but it is part of the operating environment pilots plan for. For travelers, the most practical detail is the time zone: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport runs on America/New_York time, so flight schedules, pickup plans, and hotel check-in times should all be matched to Eastern Time. If you are arriving from another region, confirming the local time before landing can help avoid confusion with rental cars, onward driving, or meeting someone at the terminal.
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FAQ
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is located in Charlottesville, United States (North America), at coordinates 38.140°, -78.450°.
- Its IATA code is CHO and its ICAO code is KCHO.
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport serves Charlottesville, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport operates on America/New_York local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Charlottesville Albemarle Airport sits at latitude 38.140° and longitude -78.450°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from CHO. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for CHO is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from CHO on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 100 Bowen Loop, Charlottesville, Virginia, 22911, United States, the phone number is +1 434-973-8342, the official website is http://www.gocho.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.