Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in Chattanooga, TN, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) is a regional airport serving Chattanooga, TN at 683 ft. KCHA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 15, 20, 33), longest 7,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCHA in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 600 ft, broken clouds at 7,000 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 600 ft.
SPECI KCHA 130804Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 BKN070 22/22 A3000 RMK AO2 T02220217
What changed at KCHA?
Since the 0753Z (3:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to IFR.
- A ceiling formed at 600 ft.
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Current pilot readout for KCHA
KCHA is currently IFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 600 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 683 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KCHA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 7,400 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 15 | 5,575 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 20 | 7,400 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 33 | 5,575 ft | ASP | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling 1,400 ft → 600 ft.
KCHA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in Chattanooga, TN: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KCHA is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KCHA
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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ATL UA /OV ATL/TM 0407/FL340/TP CRJ9/TB CONS LGT/IC NEG ZTL-22
ATL UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ATLLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0407Reported at 04:07 UTC.FL340Altitude: 34,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.IC NEG ZTL-22Icing: none reported ztl-22.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCHA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCHA reported mostly VFR across 34 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → IFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 15
- 27%
- 02
- 26%
- 20
- 25%
- 33
- 22%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KCHA 130520Z 1306/1406 00000KT P6SM FEW100 FM130900 00000KT 4SM BR SCT003 TEMPO 1309/1313 2SM BR BKN003 FM131300 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM131500 35006KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCHA
- IATA
- CHA
- FAA LID
- CHA
- City
- Chattanooga
- State
- Tennessee
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 683 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.0353, -85.2038
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Chattanooga R/C Club - Summit Air Field , Ooltewah, TN · 7 mi
- FWRCFC - Falling Water RC Flying Club - George Levi Memorial Field , Soddy Daisy, TN · 13 mi
- Dalton RC Flyers - Brooker Dr , Dalton, GA · 23 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCHA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCHA reported VFR conditions during about 82.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 285 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 34.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.9 | 18.3 | 7.2 | 2.6 |
| Feb | 73.3 | 18.2 | 6.9 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 79.5 | 14.4 | 5.0 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 86.5 | 9.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| May | 87.5 | 9.2 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| Jun | 90.8 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 91.2 | 6.5 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| Aug | 90.4 | 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.6 |
| Sep | 87.8 | 9.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 83.3 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Nov | 79.1 | 13.4 | 5.2 | 2.3 |
| Dec | 68.8 | 19.5 | 7.9 | 3.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 5.4 kt |
| Mar | 5.6 kt |
| Apr | 5.1 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.9 kt |
| Jul | 3.5 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCHA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in Chattanooga, TN shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCHA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCHA?+
KCHA has 4 runways: 02, 15, 20, 33; the longest is 7,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCHA report its own weather?+
Yes. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCHA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCHA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCHA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCHA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCHA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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