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KCHA Lovell Field Airport
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

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FAA INFORMATION EFFECTIVE 09 FEBRUARY 2012

Location

FAA Identifier: CHA
Lat/Long: 35-02-06.7000N / 085-12-12.8000W
35-02.111667N / 085-12.213333W
35.0351944 / -85.2035556
(estimated)
Elevation: 682 ft. / 207.9 m (surveyed)
Variation: 02W (1985)
From city: 5 miles E of CHATTANOOGA, TN
Time zone: UTC -5 (UTC -4 during Daylight Saving Time)
Zip code: 37421

Airport Operations

Airport use: Open to the public
Activation date: 11/1937
Sectional chart: ATLANTA
Control tower: yes
ARTCC: ATLANTA CENTER
FSS: NASHVILLE FLIGHT SERVICE STATION
NOTAMs facility: CHA (NOTAM-D service available)
Attendance: CONTINUOUS
Wind indicator: lighted
Segmented circle: yes
Lights: DUSK-DAWN
ACTVT HIRL RY 02/20, CNTRLN LGTS RY 02/20, TDZL RY 20, MALSR RY 02 - CTAF. MIRL RY 15/33 UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Beacon: white-green (lighted land airport)
Fire and rescue: ARFF index B
International operations: customs landing rights airport

Airport Communications

CTAF: 118.3
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 119.85
WX ASOS: PHONE 423-499-5973
CHATTANOOGA GROUND: 121.7 348.6 [0600-2350]
CHATTANOOGA TOWER: 118.3 257.8 [0600-2350]
CHATTANOOGA APPROACH: 119.2(200-020) 125.1(021-199) 323.075(200-020) 379.1(021-199) [0600-2350]
ATLANTA ARTCC APPROACH: 126.5 [2350-0600]
CHATTANOOGA DEPARTURE: 119.2(200-020) 125.1(021-199) 323.075(200-020) 379.1(021-199) [0600-2350]
CLEARANCE DELIVERY: 120.95 348.6
CLASS C: 119.2(200-020) 323.075(200-020)
CLASS C IC: 125.1(021-199) 379.1(021-199)
EMERG: 121.5 243.0
NG OPS: 149.8 373.9 41.5FM
WX AWOS-A at FGU (9 nm E): 122.7 (423-236-4028)
  • APCH/DEP SVC PRVDD BY ATLANTA ARTCC ON FREQS 132.05/354.025 (CHATTANOOGA RCAG) WHEN CHATTANOOGA APCH CTL CLSD.

Nearby radio navigation aids

VOR radial/distance  VOR name  Freq  Var
GQOr330/5.1CHOO CHOO VORTAC115.8001E

 
NDB name  Hdg/Dist  Freq  Var  ID
DAISY198/8.234102WCQN -.-. --.- -.
HARDWICK245/16.336901WHDI .... -.. ..
JASPER096/18.738202WAPT .- .--. -
WHITFIELD322/19.440003WUWI ..- .-- ..
MARK ANTON210/29.939404WDTE -.. - .
MC MINN COUNTY239/38.124203WMMI -- -- ..
FORT PAYNE041/38.642604WFTP ..-. - .--.

Airport Services

Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
Parking: hangars and tiedowns
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Bottled oxygen: HIGH/LOW

Runway Information

Runway 2/20

Dimensions: 7400 x 150 ft. / 2256 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in good condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 164.0
Double tandem: 265.0
Runway edge lights: high intensity
Gradient: RY 20 SLOPE 0.2% UP SOUTH.
RUNWAY 2  RUNWAY 20
Latitude: 35-01.359148N35-02.527418N
Longitude: 085-12.450233W085-12.023953W
Elevation: 681.0 ft.666.9 ft.
Gradient: 0.2%0.2%
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 019 magnetic, 017 true199 magnetic, 197 true
Declared distances: TORA:7400 TODA:7400 ASDA:7200 LDA:7200TORA:7400 TODA:7400 ASDA:7400 LDA:7400
Markings: precision, in good conditionprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-box VASI on right (3.00 degrees glide path)
RVR equipment: touchdown, rollouttouchdown, rollout
Approach lights: MALSR: 1,400 foot medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lightsALSF2: standard 2,400 foot high intensity approach lighting system with centerline sequenced flashers (category II or III)
ALSF2 RY 20 OPERS MED INTST WHEN ATCT CLSD.
Centerline lights: yesyes
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, lighted
Instrument approach: ILSILS
Obstructions: none28 ft. rr, 850 ft. from runway, 600 ft. left of centerline, 23:1 slope to clear

Runway 15/33

Dimensions: 5575 x 150 ft. / 1699 x 46 m
Surface: asphalt/grooved, in excellent condition
Weight bearing capacity: 
Single wheel: 120.0
Double wheel: 164.0
Double tandem: 265.0
Runway edge lights: medium intensity
RUNWAY 15  RUNWAY 33
Latitude: 35-02.713665N35-01.956563N
Longitude: 085-12.498270W085-11.865030W
Elevation: 670.5 ft.674.0 ft.
Traffic pattern: leftleft
Runway heading: 147 magnetic, 145 true327 magnetic, 325 true
Displaced threshold: 105 ft.575 ft.
Declared distances: TORA:5575 TODA:5575 ASDA:5575 LDA:5470TORA:5470 TODA:5470 ASDA:5470 LDA:5000
Markings: nonprecision, in good conditionnonprecision, in good condition
Visual slope indicator: 4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)4-light PAPI on left (3.00 degrees glide path)
Touchdown point: yes, no lightsyes, no lights
Obstructions: 3 ft. trees, 1000 ft. from runway, 100 ft. left of centerline, 17:1 slope to clear
RY 15 APCH SLOPE IS 25:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
44 ft. trees, 1000 ft. from runway, 325 ft. left of centerline, 18:1 slope to clear
RY 33 APCH SLOPE IS 25:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Airport Ownership and Management from official FAA records

Ownership: Publicly-owned
Owner: CHATTANOOGA METRO ARPT AUTH
1001 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 14
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Phone 423-855-2200
Manager: MIKE LANDGUTH
1001 AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 14
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421
Phone 423-855-2200

Airport Operational Statistics

Aircraft based on the field: 91
Single engine airplanes: 29
Multi engine airplanes: 12
Jet airplanes: 49
Helicopters: 1
    
Aircraft operations: avg 151/day *
44% transient general aviation
31% air taxi
15% military
7% local general aviation
2% commercial
* for 12-month period ending 31 December 2010

Additional Remarks

TRANSIENT ACFT AVOID SECURITY ZONE WITHIN 300 FT OF TERMINAL BUILDING.
LARGE FLOCKS OF BIRDS IN VICINITY OF AIRPORT.
READ BACK ALL HOLD SHORT INSTRUCTIONS REQURED.

Instrument Procedures

NOTE: All procedures below are presented as PDF files. If you need a reader for these files, you should download the free Adobe Reader.

NOT FOR NAVIGATION. Please procure official charts for flight.
FAA instrument procedures published for use between 9 February 2012 at 0901Z and 8 March 2012 at 0900Z.

 
IAPs - Instrument Approach Procedures
ILS OR LOC RWY 02   download (392KB)
ILS OR LOC RWY 20   download (367KB)
ILS RWY 20(CAT II)   download (321KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 02   download (310KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 15   download (323KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 20   download (303KB)
RNAV (GPS) RWY 33   download (335KB)
VOR RWY 33   download (332KB)
Radar Approach Procedures available   download (22KB)
NOTE: Special Alternate Minimums apply   download (14KB)
 
Departure Procedures
CHATTANOOGA FIVE   download (289KB)
NOTE: Special Take-Off Minimums/Departure Procedures apply   download (61KB)

Other nearby airports with instrument procedures:

KAPT - Marion County Airport-Brown Field (19 nm W)
9A5 - Barwick Lafayette Airport (21 nm S)
KHDI - Hardwick Field Airport (21 nm NE)
KDNN - Dalton Municipal Airport (25 nm SE)
2A0 - Mark Anton Airport (30 nm NE)
 
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Aerial photo
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Aerial photo of KCHA (Lovell Field Airport)
Photo by Chuck Chamberlin, with David Brooks piloting
Photo taken 05-Jun-2008
from Cessna 182 N517DB at 2600 feet

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Sectional chart

 
Airport diagram
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Diagram of KCHA (Lovell Field Airport)
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From to KCHA

Sunrise and sunset
Times for 13-Feb-2012
 Local
(UTC-5)
 Zulu
(UTC)
Morning civil twilight07:0412:04
Sunrise07:3012:30
Sunset18:2023:20
Evening civil twilight18:4623:46

Current date and time
Zulu (UTC)  13-Feb-2012 12:54:31
Local (UTC-5)  13-Feb-2012 07:54:31
 
METAR
KCHA 131153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP268 T10611083 11028 21061 56002
KDNN 
20nm S 
131155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3028 RMK AO2
TAF
KCHA 131122Z 1312/1412 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM131400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 FM131800 18006KT P6SM BKN100 FM140200 18005KT P6SM OVC050 FM140700 17004KT 5SM -RASN BR OVC025
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FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support

 Business Name   Contact    Services / Description  Fuel Prices Comments
TAC Air ASRI 129.15
423-490-4600
423-490-4620
[web site]
[email]
Aviation fuel, Aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), Hangars, Hangar leasing / sales, GPU / Power cart, Passenger terminal and lounge, Catering, ...

More info and photos of TAC Air
Phillips 66
100LL Jet A
FS $6.13 $5.79 
 Updated 09-Feb-2012
 
   17 read write
Wilson Air Center - Chattanooga ASRI 129.975
423-855-2299
[web site]
[email]
The award winning Wilson Air Center is now open in Chattanooga. An all new FBO Campus to include an elegant executive terminal await you on your next visit to Chattanooga. Hotel style concierges on staff to ensure your arrival and departure experience is perfect. West side location. Ask for Taxiway Hotel. Wilson Air Center is also located in Memphis, Charlotte and Houston.
 
NATA Safety 1st   WSI Pilotbrief   Contract Fuel   CAA Preferred FBO   Colt International   Shell Aviation Contract Fuel   UVair   Shell AeroClass   Hertz  
 
More info and photos of Wilson Air Center - Chattanooga
Shell
100LL Jet A
FS $6.14 $5.84 
SS $5.25 --- 
GUARANTEED
 
   15 read write
FS=Full service
SS=Self service
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Where to Stay: Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs, Campgrounds

 In this space we feature lodging establishments that are convenient to the Lovell Field Airport. If your hotel/inn/B&B/resort is near the Lovell Field Airport, provides convenient transportation, or is otherwise attractive to pilots, flight crews, and airport users, consider listing it here.  
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AirNav users who flew into KCHA have stayed at...

Miles Price ($)
QUALITY SUITES CHATTANOOGA 3.0 71-91
CHATTANOOGA COURTYARD I-75 BY MARRIOTT 2.6 109-169
SHERATON READ HOUSE HOTEL CHATTANOOGA 6.1 129-189
RED ROOF CHATTANOOGA AIRPORT 2.6 42-53
CHATTANOOGA KNIGHTS INN OF HAMILTON PLACE MALL 2.5 50-70
HAMPTON INN CHATTANOOGA - AIRPORT/I-75 2.6 89-94
MICROTEL INN CHATTANOOGA 2.7 40-56
RAMADA I 75 AIRPORT NORTH 2.8 53-64
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO 5.9 140-242
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA CHATTANOOGA - AIRPORT 1.0 45-60
FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT CHATTANOOGA 2.7 79-80
WINGATE INN CHATTANOOGA 2.9 92-154
 

Other hotels near Lovell Field Airport

Miles Price ($)
RODEWAY INN CHATTANOOGA 2.0 46-47
AMERICAS BEST VALUE INN 2.4 51-109
HOLIDAY INN HAMILTON PLACE 2.5 
HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON CHATTANOOGA - HAMILTON PLACE 2.5 87-129
RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT HAMILTON 2.6 139-229
STAYBRIDGE SUITES CHATTANOOGA 2.6 105-179
LA QUINTA INN CHATTANOOGA 2.6 52-81
MAINSTAY SUITES CHATTANOOGA 2.6 76-80
MARRIOTT EXECUSTAY CARRIAGE PAR 2.7 

Distances are approximate, and may vary depending on the actual route traveled and the location of the travel start on the airport.
    

Hotels in other cities near Lovell Field Airport

69 in Chattanooga
2 in Fort Oglethorpe, GA
6 in Ringgold, GA
1 in Chickamauga, GA
 

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