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KCHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · Charlottesville
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
639 ft / 195 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 124.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
03/21 · 6,001 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO), located in Charlottesville, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 639 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport
ICAO / IATA
KCHO / CHO
Municipality
Charlottesville
Country
Region
US-VA — Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
639 ft
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Runway 03 / 21
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,001 ft / 1,829 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 22° / 202°
RWY 03 (22°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: CHO | CRS: 30°
RWY 21 (202°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/D POTOMAC APP/DEP
132.85 MHz
ASOS ASOS
118.42 MHz
ATIS ATIS
118.42 MHz
CTAF CTAF
124.50 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO LEESBURG RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR TWR
124.50 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026