AviatDataChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) CHA / KCHA
Chattanooga, Tennessee · United States · Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
1.3Mpax · 2025
H24Jet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKCHA / CHA
OperatorChattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority
Coordinates35.0353°N, 85.2036°W
Elevation683 ft · 208 m
Time zoneET (UTC-5/-4 DST)
Passengers / yr1,265,736 (2025)
CustomsYes
Border controlYes
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKCHA — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursH24
TerminalsSingle terminal, one concourse with eight gates ($28M expansion completed March 2024)
Runways (2)
- 02/20 · 2,256 m / 7,400 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS ILS both ends; RWY 20 CAT II
- 15/33 · 1,699 m / 5,575 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved)
Airport contact
Domestic hub-feeder served by Delta, American Eagle, United Express and Allegiant; ~1.27M TOTAL pax in 2025 (632,384 enplanements). Located in EASTERN Time Zone (not Central). CBP landing-rights/GA customs airport (customs & immigration available via Wilson Air FBO) but no scheduled international service.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 2 providers
Wilson Air Center
Above- and below-wing airline and charter handling, freight handling, passenger check-in, jetbridge and gate servicing at the main terminal; handles any size aircraft.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Unifi Aviation
Third-party below-wing ramp handling at CHA (marshalling, bag load/offload, aircraft servicing, de-icing per role description), with Delta-branded full-handling role codes. Corroborated only by recurring CHA job postings, not by an official airport/airline page.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Wilson Air Center
Into-plane and self-serve fueling under the Titan Aviation Fuel Products brand (the earlier Shell branding is stale). 24-hr fueling; Jet A and 100LL for GA and airline fueling. · 24/7
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
On request
Wilson Air Center
Aircraft de-icing available upon request via the FBO (confirmed on Wilson and flycha FBO pages).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 line maintenance
Available
West Star Aviation
Airframe/turbine major and minor inspections, engine work, avionics, modifications and interior refurbishment for business aircraft at CHA. Station contact: Michael Ditmeyer.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 base maintenance
Available
West Star Aviation
FAA Part 145 MRO on field (~153,000+ sq ft; 60,000 sq ft heated hangar, 48,000 sq ft paint) for business/corporate airframes, turboprops to stand-up business jets; expansion breaking ground Q3 2025, completion Q4 2026.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Component shops & overhaul
Available · 7 providers
West Star Aviation, LLC
Landing gear shop — landing gear overhaul/repair; holds FAA Part 145 Limited Landing Gear rating, certificate 3WTR399B (Chattanooga, TN location).
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
West Star Aviation, LLC
NDT shop — non-destructive testing; holds FAA Part 145 NDI/NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) rating, certificate 3WTR399B.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
West Star Aviation, LLC
Avionics / instrument shop — bench repair, install and upgrade of radios, nav gear and instruments; holds FAA Part 145 Limited Instrument and Limited Radio ratings, certificate 3WTR399B; company site lists a dedicated Chattanooga avionics contact.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
West Star Aviation, LLC
Electrical / fuel accessory shop — holds FAA Part 145 Limited Accessory rating, certificate 3WTR399B; specific accessory scope unconfirmed.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
West Star Aviation, LLC
Engine shop — holds FAA Part 145 Limited Powerplant rating, certificate 3WTR399B; company-wide service line is billed as 'Engines & APU', but module-overhaul/test-cell depth at this specific location is unconfirmed.
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
West Star Aviation, LLC
Interiors / cabin shop — interior refurbishment (seats, cabinetry, trim) for business aircraft per company website; class rating unconfirmed (interior work is covered under the station's general capability list rather than a discrete Part 145 letter class).
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Star Avionics, Inc.
Avionics / instrument shop — bench repair, installation and upgrade of radios, nav equipment and instruments; holds FAA Part 145 Class 1, 2 & 3 Radio rating plus Limited Instrument, Limited Accessory and Limited Airframe ratings, certificate TA4R537M (108 Nowlin Lane, Hangar 21, Chattanooga, TN).
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Verified 5 weeks ago · unconfirmed source
Flight catering
On request
Wilson Air Center
Catering arranged through the FBO; no dedicated on-field flight kitchen.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Available
Wilson Air Center
GPU, LAV, potable water and ramp GSE provided as part of handling (listed on Wilson/flycha FBO pages).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Cargo handling
Not listed
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Unconfirmed
Unifi Aviation
Unifi also posts CHA airport customer service agent roles (ticketing, check-in, boarding, baggage) indicating passenger/above-wing handling; airline client not officially confirmed.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Wilson Air Center
Sole FBO at CHA (Lovell Field). Executive terminal, two heated hangars plus a 20,000 sq ft hangar/office area, private departure terminal, pilot business center. 24/7 line service. · 24/7
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed