Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
A southeast Tennessee general-aviation and regional gateway.
Search aircraft on LineaumChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA/KCHA) is the airport for Chattanooga and southeast Tennessee. Its published master plan describes commercial, general-aviation, cargo and air-taxi facilities.
Handling, aircraft acceptance, weather and the final regional transfer remain movement-specific.
- Distance
- Approximately 16km east of central Chattanooga
- Runway
- 2,134m / 7,000ft reference runway
- Operating
- Confirm current airport and FBO operating windows.
- Fuel
- Jet A
- Customs
- International arrangements should be confirmed if required.
- FBOs
- 1 listed
Private aviation suitability
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is a full-service regional airport with general-aviation and air-taxi facilities.
- Chattanooga city travel
- Southeast Tennessee
- North Georgia access
Key operational facts
Airport access and operating details should be confirmed for the aircraft and requested date.
- Runway summary
- 2,134m / 7,000ft reference runway
- Published hours
- Confirm current airport and FBO operating windows.
- Fuel
- Jet A
- Customs
- International arrangements should be confirmed if required.
- ICAO
- KCHA
- IATA
- CHA
- Facility type
- airport
Runway information
Runway dimensions are one part of an aircraft performance assessment; weather, weight, temperature, runway condition and operator approvals also matter.
- Identifier
- 02/20
- Length
- 2,134m
- Width
- 46m
- Surface
- Asphalt
Slots, PPR and operating context
Coordination requirements can vary by movement, season and airport procedure.
- Other constraints
- Weather, handling, aircraft acceptance and regional transfer timing can affect the plan.
FBO and handling
The providers listed here are identified in airport or authority information; confirm current availability and services for the movement.
Chattanooga general aviation handling
- Passenger handling
- Trip support
- Ground transport coordination
Aircraft suitability
Aircraft selection remains subject to performance calculations, passenger and baggage requirements, weather, runway condition and operator approval.
- light and midsize business aircraft
- selected larger aircraft where approved
Confirm aircraft acceptance, handling and current operating conditions.
Access to Chattanooga
Ground transfer times are approximate and traffic-dependent.
- Distance
- Approximately 16km east of central Chattanooga
- Planning note
- Road time varies across southeast Tennessee and north Georgia.
Destination served
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Frequently asked questions: CHA
What are the airport codes for Chattanooga?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport uses IATA code CHA and ICAO code KCHA.
Does CHA support private aviation?
Yes. The airport's master plan describes general aviation, cargo, air taxi and related aviation facilities.
What should be confirmed before using CHA?
Confirm handling, aircraft acceptance, operating conditions, weather and the final Tennessee or north Georgia transfer.
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