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 from the east-northeast (060°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 23°C (73°F), altimeter 29.63 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCHO 290153Z 06003KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP025 T02280194
What changed at KCHO?
Since the 0053Z (8:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.61 → 29.63 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCHO
KCHO is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,100 ft (field elevation 639 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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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.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03FAV | 6,801 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 21 | 6,801 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
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 © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
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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DCA UA /OV BRV120015/TM 0008/FL090/TP BCS1/TB MOD/RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FT
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRV120015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0008Reported at 00:08 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP BCS1Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.RM +- 15 KTS +- 100 FTRemarks.Show raw report
ADW UA /OV 1L ARRIVAL/TM 2338/FLDURD/TP GLF5/WX 9 MILES
ADW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 1L ARRIVALLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP GLF5Aircraft type reporting.WX 9 MILESWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
DCA UA /OV 2 N DCA /TM 2306/FL050/TP B38M/SK OVC 027
DCA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 2 N DCALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2306Reported at 23:06 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK OVC 027Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.Show raw report
BWI UA /OV BAL280010/TM 2253/FL070/TP B737/TB LIGHT/RM DURC TERPZ8 SID
BWI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BAL280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2253Reported at 22:53 UTC.FL070Altitude: 7,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LIGHTTurbulence: light.RM DURC TERPZ8 SIDRemarks.Show raw report
OKV UA /OV LDN180010/TM 2232/FL260/TP A310/TB MOD CAT 240-260
OKV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDN180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A310Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CAT 240-260Turbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence 24,000–26,000 ft.Show raw report
FCI UA /OV FAK/TM 2122/FL160/TP CRJ9/TB MOD
FCI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV FAKLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2122Reported at 21:22 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ9Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
HWY UA /OV CSN/TM 2119/FL380/TP A319/TB MOD
HWY UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CSNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2119Reported at 21:19 UTC.FL380Altitude: 38,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.TB MODTurbulence: moderate.Show raw report
IAD UA /OV AML060007/TM 2103/FLDURD/TP B39M/TB MODERATE CHOP
IAD UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AML060007Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2103Reported at 21:03 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MODERATE CHOPTurbulence: moderate chop.⚠️ 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 mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,000 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 58%
- 03
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2332Z (7:32 PM EDT)
TAF KCHO 282332Z 2900/2924 20003KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN035 FM290300 24005KT P6SM SCT050 FM291400 35009G16KT P6SM FEW050
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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
- 22h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
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
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 2608 · 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.
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