Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, VA, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) is a regional airport serving Charlottesville, VA at 639 ft. KCHO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (03, 21), longest 6,801 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 KCHO 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 5 statute miles, scattered clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 1,900 ft, overcast at 2,600 ft, temperature 22°C (72°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,900 ft.
SPECI KCHO 130710Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR SCT002 BKN019 OVC026 22/22 A2997 RMK AO2 T02220222 $
What changed at KCHO?
Since the 0653Z (2:53 AM EDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from LIFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 200 ft to 1,900 ft.
- Visibility dropped from 7 SM to 5 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for KCHO
KCHO is currently MVFR with calm winds, visibility 5 statute miles, and a 1,900 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 1,600 ft (field elevation 639 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 KCHO. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | 6,801 ft | ASP | - | - |
| 21 | 6,801 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 0→0 kt, ceiling 1,300 ft → 1,900 ft.
KCHO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, VA: 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 KCHO 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 KCHO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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RIC UA /OV RIC340002/TM 0510/FL005/TP CRJ7
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC340002Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0510Reported at 05:10 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC160003/TM 0220/FL009/TP E145
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RIC160003Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0220Reported at 02:20 UTC.FL009Altitude: 900 ft MSL.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0155/FL010/TP A319/RM BASES 006
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RICLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0155Reported at 01:55 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.RM BASES 006Remarks.Show raw report
MRB UA /OV MRB240025/TM 0134/FL150/TP E75L/TB CONS LGT
MRB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MRB240025Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0134Reported at 01:34 UTC.FL150Altitude: 15,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.TB CONS LGTTurbulence: continuous light.Show raw report
RIC UA /OV RIC/TM 0130/FL010/TP E75L/RM BASES 009
RIC UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV RICLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0130Reported at 01:30 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP E75LAircraft type reporting.RM BASES 009Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCHO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCHO reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 55 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: LIFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → LIFR
- 21
- 54%
- 03
- 46%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0537Z (1:37 AM EDT)
TAF KCHO 130537Z 1306/1406 00000KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM130700 00000KT 3SM -SHRA BR SCT003 OVC008 FM131000 00000KT 2SM BR BKN008 FM131300 00000KT 5SM BR BKN008 OVC015 FM131500 27003KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060 FM140000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCHO
- IATA
- CHO
- FAA LID
- CHO
- City
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 639 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.1386, -78.4529
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,801 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.425 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.425 MHz
- CTAF
- 124.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 16h 12m
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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.
- Rivanna RC Inc - Milton Field , Charlottesville, VA · 10 mi
- FCRCFC - Fluvanna County R/C Flying Club - W River Rd , Palmyra, VA · 25 mi
- Skyline Flyers Radio Control Club - Cedar Mountain Dr. , Rapidan, VA · 28 mi
Historical Flying Weather at KCHO
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCHO reported VFR conditions during about 83.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 289 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; September had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.0 kt, calm 32.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83.1 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 83.3 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Mar | 84.0 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 85.0 | 6.8 | 4.9 | 3.3 |
| May | 78.2 | 10.3 | 6.8 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 84.4 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 85.8 | 8.4 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 80.3 | 11.3 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 76.3 | 12.5 | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 9.0 | 5.2 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 86.8 | 6.8 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 79.8 | 7.5 | 5.1 | 7.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.6 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.3 kt |
| Apr | 5.0 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.7 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.2 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 3.9 kt |
| Dec | 3.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCHO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport in Charlottesville, VA shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
KCHO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KCHO?+
KCHO has 2 runways: 03, 21; the longest is 6,801 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCHO report its own weather?+
Yes. Charlottesville Albemarle Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCHO have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCHO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KCHO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCHO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCHO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO) 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 Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (KCHO)
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 Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
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