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Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

IATA CHAICAO KCHALocal CHA🇺🇸 Chattanooga
Coordinates
35.0353°N, 85.2038°W
Elevation
683 ft (208 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-TN
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
5.2° W

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:46
Sunrise
07:12
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:39

About 13h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown Chattanooga, in Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States. The airport is owned and operated by the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority. It is a Class C airport serviced by the Chattanooga Airport Traffic Control Tower. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2019–2023 categorized it as a small-hub primary commercial service facility.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
02 / 207,400 ft / 2,256 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
15 / 33▸ displaced5,575 ft / 1,699 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (10)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCHATTANOOGA APP119.200 MHz
APPCHATTANOOGA APP122.500 MHz
ATISATIS119.850 MHz
CLDCLNC DEL120.950 MHz
CTAFCTAF118.300 MHz
DEPCHATTANOOGA DEP119.200 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
OPSARNG OPS41.500 MHz
TWRCHATTANOOGA TWR118.300 MHz
UNICUNICOM122.950 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingGround TransportationSecurityBusiness Center

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport offers a variety of ground services and amenities, including parking and business center.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (8)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 8 of 11 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHATTANOOGA, LOVELL FIELD CLASS CClass CControlledGND4700 ft MSL
CHATTANOOGA, LOVELL FIELD CLASS CClass CControlled2600 ft MSL4700 ft MSL
CHATTANOOGA, LOVELL FIELD CLASS E2Class EControlledGND17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 18% of observations, averaging 6 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan73%-484 ft
Feb69%-55 ft
Mar81%493 ft
Apr85%935 ft
May87%1,479 ft
Jun88%1,838 ft
Jul92%2,032 ft
Aug89%1,912 ft
Sep89%1,669 ft
Oct82%1,005 ft
Nov78%121 ft
Dec69%-134 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-4842,032 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?

The ICAO code for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is KCHA, and its IATA code is CHA.

Where is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) located?

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is medium airport located in Chattanooga, United States, at an elevation of 683 ft (208 m).

How many runways does Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) have?

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) has 2 runways, the longest being 7,400 ft / 2,256 m.

Which airlines fly to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?

Airlines historically serving Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) include Air France, Alitalia, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, among 8 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?

Historical data lists 8 nonstop destinations from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field). Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in?

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is approximately 5.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?

The nearest airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is Hog Lot Landing (74TN), about 6.3 nm to the n, followed by Collegedale Municipal Airport and Dallas Bay Sky Park Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.