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In 2023, the airport completed an upgrade of their airfield lighting which switched to all LED lighting. This will help to reduce maintenance, improve visibility, and reduce electric costs.<ref>{{cite web |title=CHO Receives Two Grants |url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42582664/cho-receives-two-grants |website=CBS News |access-date=24 May 2023}}</ref> Following the return of flights to Chicago–O'Hare in August, it was announced that the airport intends to construct a new terminal and parking garage by the end of the decade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chicago flights return to Charlottesville airport |url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/community/orangenews/chicago-flights-return-to-charlottesville-airport/article_e91f93c0-317c-11ee-af88-93e453b55768.html |website=Daily Progress |access-date=5 August 2023}}</ref> |
In 2023, the airport completed an upgrade of their airfield lighting which switched to all LED lighting. This will help to reduce maintenance, improve visibility, and reduce electric costs.<ref>{{cite web |title=CHO Receives Two Grants |url=https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42582664/cho-receives-two-grants |website=CBS News |access-date=24 May 2023}}</ref> Following the return of flights to Chicago–O'Hare in August, it was announced that the airport intends to construct a new terminal and parking garage by the end of the decade.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chicago flights return to Charlottesville airport |url=https://dailyprogress.com/news/community/orangenews/chicago-flights-return-to-charlottesville-airport/article_e91f93c0-317c-11ee-af88-93e453b55768.html |website=Daily Progress |date=2 August 2023 |access-date=5 August 2023}}</ref> |
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==Airlines and destinations== |
==Airlines and destinations== |
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| Suspended November 2021<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville airport traffic increases, despite loss of Chicago flights|url=https://roanoke.com/business/local/charlottesville-airport-traffic-increases-despite-loss-of-chicago-flights/article_bd5d4c73-a38a-5c23-b4bd-17bf6a59385a.html|access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Roanoke Times}}</ref> following the COVID-19 pandemic<br> Resumed April 4, 2023 but ended January 7, 2024<ref>{{cite web|title=American Airlines CEO says it |
| Suspended November 2021<ref>{{cite web|title=Charlottesville airport traffic increases, despite loss of Chicago flights|url=https://roanoke.com/business/local/charlottesville-airport-traffic-increases-despite-loss-of-chicago-flights/article_bd5d4c73-a38a-5c23-b4bd-17bf6a59385a.html|access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Roanoke Times|date=5 September 2022 }}</ref> following the COVID-19 pandemic<br> Resumed April 4, 2023 but ended January 7, 2024<ref>{{cite web|title=American Airlines CEO says it can't deploy 150 regional jets because of pilot shortage|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2023/06/01/american-airlines-ceo-says-it-cant-deploy-150-regional-jets-because-of-pilot-shortage/|access-date=8 January 2024 |website=The Dallas Morning News|date=June 2023 }}</ref> |
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| [[Avelo Airlines]] |
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| [[Orlando International Airport|Orlando]] |
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| Operated twice weekly beginning May 3, 2023<ref>{{cite web|title=Hello, Avelo! Avelo Airlines Takes Off with Exclusive Nonstop Service to Orlando from Charlottesville|url=https://www.aveloair.com/route-announcements/hello-avelo-avelo-airlines-takes-off-with-exclusive-nonstop-service-to-orlando-from-charlottesville|access-date=5 September 2023 |website=Avelo Airlines}}</ref><br>Canceled September 4, 2023 citing low demand<ref>{{cite web|title=Avelo ending service at CHO|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2023/08/09/avelo-ending-service-cho/|access-date=5 September 2023 |website=NBC29}}</ref> |
| Operated twice weekly beginning May 3, 2023<ref>{{cite web|title=Hello, Avelo! Avelo Airlines Takes Off with Exclusive Nonstop Service to Orlando from Charlottesville|url=https://www.aveloair.com/route-announcements/hello-avelo-avelo-airlines-takes-off-with-exclusive-nonstop-service-to-orlando-from-charlottesville|access-date=5 September 2023 |website=Avelo Airlines|date=3 May 2023 }}</ref><br>Canceled September 4, 2023 citing low demand<ref>{{cite web|title=Avelo ending service at CHO|url=https://www.nbc29.com/2023/08/09/avelo-ending-service-cho/|access-date=5 September 2023 |website=NBC29|date=9 August 2023 }}</ref> |
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| Began June 9, 2011<ref>{{cite web|title=American Eagle Airlines Announces Jet Service From Chicago O'Hare to Charlottesville, Va.|url=https://americanairlines.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/american-eagle-airlines-announces-jet-service-chicago-ohare-0|access-date=9 August 2023 |website=American Airlines}}</ref> as first AA service since at least 1995<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.crozetgazette.com/2011/07/17/american-airlinesamerican-eagle-service-comes-to-cho/|access-date=19 July 2024 |website=Crozet Gazette}}</ref><br>Ended April 5, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic<ref>{{cite web|title=American Airlines is dropping 27 routes, with New York taking the biggest hit — see the full list|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-cutting-27-routes-indefinitely-list-2021-11|access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> |
| Began June 9, 2011<ref>{{cite web|title=American Eagle Airlines Announces Jet Service From Chicago O'Hare to Charlottesville, Va.|url=https://americanairlines.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/american-eagle-airlines-announces-jet-service-chicago-ohare-0|access-date=9 August 2023 |website=American Airlines}}</ref> as first AA service since at least 1995<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.crozetgazette.com/2011/07/17/american-airlinesamerican-eagle-service-comes-to-cho/|access-date=19 July 2024 |website=Crozet Gazette |title=American Airlines/American Eagle Service Comes to CHO | Crozet Gazette |date=17 July 2011 }}</ref><br>Ended April 5, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic<ref>{{cite web|title=American Airlines is dropping 27 routes, with New York taking the biggest hit — see the full list|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/american-airlines-cutting-27-routes-indefinitely-list-2021-11|access-date=9 August 2023 |website=Business Insider}}</ref> |
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| Served briefly from August to October 2001<br>Resumed by Northwest April 4, 2005<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=NW Begin new service from DTW-Charlotteville, VA|url=https://forums.jetphotos.com/forum/general-discussion-forums/aviation-discussion-forum/19160-nw-begin-new-service-from-dtw-charlotteville-va|access-date=7 March 2024 |website=JetPhotos}}</ref><br> Continued after [[Delta Air Lines–Northwest Airlines merger]], operated as Delta Connection until canceled in 2010<ref name=":0" /> |
| Served briefly from August to October 2001<br>Resumed by Northwest April 4, 2005<ref name=":2">{{cite web|title=NW Begin new service from DTW-Charlotteville, VA|url=https://forums.jetphotos.com/forum/general-discussion-forums/aviation-discussion-forum/19160-nw-begin-new-service-from-dtw-charlotteville-va|access-date=7 March 2024 |website=JetPhotos|date=4 January 2005 }}</ref><br> Continued after [[Delta Air Lines–Northwest Airlines merger]], operated as Delta Connection until canceled in 2010<ref name=":0" /> |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Charlottesville, Virginia | ||||||||||
| Location | Albemarle County, VA | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 640 ft / 195 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°08′19″N 078°27′10″W / 38.13861°N 78.45278°W | ||||||||||
| Website | www.GoCHO.com | ||||||||||
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Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (IATA: CHO, ICAO: KCHO, FAA LID: CHO) is an airport eight miles north of Charlottesville, in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. It opened in 1955 and serves the Central Virginia and Shenandoah Valley region with non-stop flights to five major cities [4] on three airlines' subsidiaries.[5] CHO underwent major construction in summer 2006; an 800-foot runway extension began in summer 2010 and was completed in December 2012.[6][7][8]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.[9] Federal Aviation Administration records say it had 214,395 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2021 and 262,889 in 2022.[10] The Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority says there were 628,611 total passengers (enplaned and deplaned) in fiscal year 2017.[11]
Piedmont Airlines DC-3s arrived in 1955; the first jets were Piedmont 727s in 1967 (the runway was extended from 4661 ft to 6000 ft at about that time).
As of April 2024, the airport was served by ERJ-145, E175, CRJ-200, CRJ-900, and B717-200 aircraft.
Facilities
The airport covers 710 acres (287 ha) at an elevation of 640 feet (195 m). Its single runway, 3/21, is 6,801 by 150 feet (2,073 m × 46 m) long.[1][12]
The airport has a 60,000 sq ft (6,000 m2) terminal with on-site rental cars (Enterprise, Avis, Budget, Hertz, & National), ground transportation.
Food Service is available through Tailwind Concessions under the brands Turbo Grill, Radar Bar, and Copilot Coffee. There is a gift shop selling grab and go food and local gifts on the second level at Gate 5.
General aviation facilities include an executive terminal offering a full-service by the fixed-base operator, Signature Flight Support, flight schools, emergency medical transportation provided by the UVA Hospital's Pegasus service[13] and aircraft charter firms.
In 2019 the airport opened "The Founders Lounge", which is a quiet lounge area at gate 5. Access is available to anyone who purchases a day pass for a nominal fee. It features comfortable seating, conference room, tables, and decor from local artists and craftsman showcasing the Charlottesville area. Complimentary beverages and snacks are also included.
In 2020 the airport had 90,555 aircraft operations, average 248 per day: 67% general aviation, 19% air taxi, 11% military, and 3% airline. In January 2022, 56 aircraft were based at this airport: 40 single-engine, 8 multi-engine, 6 jet, 1 helicopter, and 1 ultralight.[1]
In 2022, 2 new elevator banks were opened in the Long-term parking lot to replace the older elevator to improve ADA compliance.
In 2023, the airport completed an upgrade of their airfield lighting which switched to all LED lighting. This will help to reduce maintenance, improve visibility, and reduce electric costs.[14] Following the return of flights to Chicago–O'Hare in August, it was announced that the airport intends to construct a new terminal and parking garage by the end of the decade.[15]
Airlines and destinations
Passenger
| Airlines | Destinations | Refs |
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| American Eagle | Charlotte, New York–LaGuardia | [16] |
| Delta Air Lines | Atlanta | [17] |
| Delta Connection | Atlanta, New York–LaGuardia | [17] |
| United Express | Chicago–O'Hare, Washington–Dulles | [18] |
| Destinations map |
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Destinations from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Red = Year-round destination Green = Seasonal destination Blue = Future destination |
Statistics
Top routes
| Rank | City | Passengers | Top carriers |
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| 1 |  Charlotte, North Carolina
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106,660 | American |
| 2 |  Atlanta, Georgia
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79,860 | Delta |
| 3 |  New York–LaGuardia, New York
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65,830 | American, Delta |
| 4 |  Washington–Dulles, Virginia
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34,330 | United |
| 5 |  Chicago–O'Hare, Illinois
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19,290 | United |
| 6 |  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8,000 | American |
| 7 |  Orlando, Florida
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4,290 | Avelo Airlines |
Carrier shares
| Carrier | Passengers (arriving and departing) |
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| Piedmont - American Eagle | |
| Endeavor - Delta Connection | |
| CommuteAir - United Express | |
| Delta | |
| Republic - American Eagle | |
| Other |
Other
| Airline | Destination | IATA | Notes |
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| American Eagle | Philadelphia | PHL | Suspended November 2021[19] following the COVID-19 pandemic Resumed April 4, 2023 but ended January 7, 2024[20] |
| Avelo Airlines | Orlando | MCO | Operated twice weekly beginning May 3, 2023[21] Canceled September 4, 2023 citing low demand[22] |
| United Express | Chicago–O'Hare | ORD | Began June 8, 2017[23] Suspended starting June 2022[24] but resumed August 2, 2023 |
| American Eagle | Chicago–O'Hare | ORD | Began June 9, 2011[25] as first AA service since at least 1995[26] Ended April 5, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic[27] |
| Allegiant Air | Orlando–Sanford | SFB | Operated from November 21, 2013 [28] to February 23, 2014 [29] |
| Northwest Airlink/ Delta Connection |
Detroit | DTW | Served briefly from August to October 2001 Resumed by Northwest April 4, 2005[30] Continued after Delta Air Lines–Northwest Airlines merger, operated as Delta Connection until canceled in 2010[31] |
| Delta Connection | Cincinnati | CVG | Route canceled in 2009 around the time of Delta's merger with Northwest Airlines[31] |
| USAir | Baltimore–Washington | BWI | Dates unknown, operated in 1992[32] |
| Piedmont Airlines | Washington–Dulles | IAD | |
| Piedmont Airlines | Lynchburg | LYH | |
| Piedmont Airlines | Shenandoah | SHD | |
| Piedmont Airlines | Richmond | RIC | Scheduled as a daily flight in 1983[33] |
| Piedmont Airlines | Washington–Reagan | DCA | Dates unknown, operated in 1950s[34] |
Accidents and incidents
- Piedmont Airlines Flight 349 crashed on October 30, 1959 into Bucks Elbow Mountain while attempting to land at this airport, killing 26 of 27 people on board.
The White Oak
The tree is the second largest white oak in Virginia, standing 75 feet tall with an 85-foot crown. It is located on the southernmost point of airport property along the approach to Runway 3. It is believed to be between 250 and 300 years old. It is included in Virginia Tech's Virginia Big Tree Database and also the Remarkable Trees of Virginia Program.
Access to the tree is restricted as it is in a secure section of the airport, but visits can be scheduled on the airport's website.
References
- ^ a b c FAA Airport Form 5010 for CHO PDF, effective January 27, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Charlottesville (CHO) Summary Statistics". Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2017". January 11, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 25, 2018. Retrieved January 14, 2018.
- ^ "Routes & Stops - CHO". CHO Official Website. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ "Airlines CHO". CHO Official Website. Retrieved April 24, 2016.
- ^ Sharon C. Fitzgerald (July 14, 2010). "Airport runway expansion taking off". The Daily Progress. Archived from the original on July 20, 2010. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ "FAA Shutdown Could Affect CHO Airport Runway Construction". NBC29.com. August 4, 2011. Archived from the original on March 6, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Nate Delesline III (December 21, 2012). "Local airport completes runway extension, sees record traffic". The Daily Progress. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ "NPIAS Report 2021-2025 Appendix A" (PDF). Federal Aviation Administration. September 30, 2020. p. 105. Archived (PDF) from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved January 1, 2021.
- ^ "Enplanements for CY 2022" (PDF). Commercial Service Airports (Rank Order) based on Calendar Year 2022 Enplanements. Federal Aviation Administration. August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Operating Statistics FY 2018" (PDF). Operating Statistics-Fiscal Year 2018. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority. November 30, 2017.
- ^ "CHO airport at skyvector.com". Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "About Pegasus". Pegasus website. Archived from the original on July 20, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2011.
- ^ "CHO Receives Two Grants". CBS News. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
- ^ "Chicago flights return to Charlottesville airport". Daily Progress. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Flight schedules and notifications". Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Delta Route Map". Retrieved 4 August 2023.
- ^ "United Route Map". Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Charlottesville airport traffic increases, despite loss of Chicago flights". Roanoke Times. 5 September 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "American Airlines CEO says it can't deploy 150 regional jets because of pilot shortage". The Dallas Morning News. June 2023. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
- ^ "Hello, Avelo! Avelo Airlines Takes Off with Exclusive Nonstop Service to Orlando from Charlottesville". Avelo Airlines. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "Avelo ending service at CHO". NBC29. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 5 September 2023.
- ^ "List: United announces four new cities, 22 non-stop routes". USA Today. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "United Airlines is cutting more regional routes". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "American Eagle Airlines Announces Jet Service From Chicago O'Hare to Charlottesville, Va". American Airlines. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "American Airlines/American Eagle Service Comes to CHO | Crozet Gazette". Crozet Gazette. 17 July 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "American Airlines is dropping 27 routes, with New York taking the biggest hit — see the full list". Business Insider. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Allegiant Celebrates New Nonstop Service between Charlottesville and Orlando". Allegiant Airlines. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "Allegiant 'surprises,' exits two college towns". USA Today. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "NW Begin new service from DTW-Charlotteville, VA". JetPhotos. 4 January 2005. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
- ^ a b "A Mountain Between Them: The Airports of Charlottesville and Staunton, Virginia". Airline Geeks. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- ^ "USAir Airlines timetable, 2 December 1992". Departed Flights. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Piedmont Airlines timetable, 15 September 1983". Departed Flights. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ "Piedmont Airlines Route Map". Old World Auctions. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport.
- Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport, official website
- FAA Airport Diagram (PDF), effective December 26, 2024
- FAA Terminal Procedures for CHO, effective December 26, 2024
- Virginia Tech's Virginia Big Tree Database, White Oak Tree information
- Resources for this airport:
- AirNav airport information for KCHO
- ASN accident history for CHO
- FlightAware airport information and live flight tracker
- NOAA/NWS weather observations: current, past three days
- SkyVector aeronautical chart for KCHO
- FAA current CHO delay information
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