Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport – CHO Virginia

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport, Virginia, USA (CHO) is a public airport owned by Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority. It is part of the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a primary commercial service airport. In 2017, it handled a total of 628,611 passengers.

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Operation of commercial flights at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport began in 1955. In 2006, it has undergone major renovations. In 2010, a runway expansion was initiated. The expansion was completed in 2012, leading to a 6,801-foot long runway. Situated at a 710-acre land, it has one (1) passenger terminal that is easily accessible through onsite rental cars. There are also a lot of general aviation facilities such as an exclusive terminal offering complete services, flight schools, emergency medical transportation, and aircraft charter firms. Currently, there are four (4) airlines that operate at Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. These include American Eagle, which has routes to Charlotte, Chicago-O’Hare, New York-LaGuardia, and Philadelphia; Delta Air Lines, which has routes to Atlanta; Delta Connection, which has routes to Atlanta and New York-LaGuardia; and United Express, which has routes to Chicago-O’Hare and Washington-Dulles. The busiest routes as of 2016 include Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago-O’Hare, Washington, and Philadelphia. Popular destinations near the airport include Dyke, Ivy, and Locust Dale.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are several hotels near Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. DoubleTree by Hilton Charlottesville, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charlottesville-Ruckersville are well-rated accommodations located within a 5-mile radius from the airport. Both hotels offer shuttle services and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Alternative airports nearby the CHO Airport include Front Royal-Warren County Airport and Lynchburg Regional Airport.