KCHA · CHA
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
Chattanooga, TennesseeElevation 683 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15145°T
Landing length (LDA)5,470 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,575 / 5,575 / 5,575 ft
Displaced threshold106 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 33325°T
Landing length (LDA)5,000 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,470 / 5,470 / 5,470 ft
Displaced threshold575 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
02/20
RWY 0217°T
Landing length (LDA)7,100 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,400 / 7,400 / 7,100 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20197°T
Landing length (LDA)7,400 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,400 / 7,400 / 7,400 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Field elevation 683 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerAPRIL CAMERON
Manager phone423-855-2200
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCHA / CHA
SectionalATLANTA
Center (ARTCC)ATLANTA
Flight service (AFSS)NASHVILLE
RegionTennessee
CountryUnited States
Coordinates35.0353, -85.2038
Distance from city5 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.300
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.2
CHATTANOOGA APP
APP
122.5
CHATTANOOGA APP
APP
119.85
ATIS
ATIS
120.95
CLNC DEL
CLD
118.3
CTAF
CTAF
119.2
CHATTANOOGA DEP
DEP
121.7
GND
GND
41.5
ARNG OPS
OPS
118.3
CHATTANOOGA TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ARFF INDEX C AVBL O/R.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; TDZL RWY 20; CNTRLN LGTS RWY 02/20; HIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 15/33 UNAVBL WHEN ATCT CLSD.
›APCH SLOPE 25:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›APCH SLOPE 25:1 TO DSPLCD THR.
›PCR VALUE: 740/F/C/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 600/F/C/W/T
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC CHATTANOOGA APCH AT 423-855-6478, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
›HOLD SHORT INSTR READ BACK RQRD.
›BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
›TSNT ACFT AVOID SCTY ZONE WI 300 FT OF TRML BLDG.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCHA have a METAR?
Yes. KCHA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KCHA have a TAF?
When KCHA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KCHA?
KCHA sits at 683 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCHA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.