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Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA)

Chattanooga, United States · medium airport · 35.035° -85.204° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeCHA
ICAO CodeKCHA
Typemedium airport
NameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
MunicipalityChattanooga
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude35.035° N
Longitude-85.204° W
Elevation683 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score750
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionChattanooga
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving CHA

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (35.0°N)

Jan
8°
0°
Feb
10°
1°
Mar
13°
4°
Apr
17°
7°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
9°
Nov
12°
5°
Dec
9°
1°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is a public airport located about five miles east of downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee. Named for a local World War I aviator, it serves as the primary commercial and general aviation gateway to the Chattanooga region. The airport offers nonstop flights to several major hubs and leisure destinations through Allegiant, American, Delta, and United.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors use the free cell phone lot just off Airport Road when picking up passengers, then pull up to the curb only after the traveler has bags in hand.
🚖 Getting There

CHA is easily reached by car via I-75 and Highway 153, with rideshare, taxi, and hotel shuttles available at the terminal. Downtown Chattanooga is roughly a 10–15 minute drive, and rental cars are located near the terminal. Public transit options are limited, so most travelers rely on rideshare, taxis, or a rental car.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Chattanooga Airport?
A: CHA is served by Allegiant Air, American Airlines (American Eagle), Delta Air Lines (Delta Connection), and United Airlines (United Express), with nonstop flights to hubs and leisure destinations.

Q: How far is Chattanooga Airport from downtown?
A: The airport is about 5 miles (8 km) east of downtown Chattanooga, typically a 10–15 minute drive depending on traffic.

Q: Is there parking at CHA?
A: Yes, the airport has short-term and long-term parking lots and a covered parking garage directly across from the terminal; rates and availability are posted at the airport.

Q: What is the airport code for Chattanooga?
A: The IATA code is CHA and the ICAO code is KCHA.
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