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Lovell Field (CHA)

Chattanooga, TN · ICAO KCHA

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FAA status now
No delays
Temperature
46°F
Observed 10/27/2026, 8:25 AM EDT
On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
70.2%
436 scheduled arrivals
Canceled departures, Aug 2026
1.4%

Is CHA delayed right now?

Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA

No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now

FAA status as of 10/27/2026, 8:38 AM EDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.

Weather at CHA

Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service

Forecast
Temperature
46°F
Dew point
45°F
Wind
Calm
Visibility
0.5 miles
Lowest cloud ceiling
200 ft
Pressure
30.32 inHg
Flight category
Low IFR

Observed 10/27/2026, 8:25 AM EDT at KCHA (CHA). Raw report: SPECI KCHA 271225Z 00000KT 1/2SM R02/5500VP6000FT FG SCT000 OVC002 08/07 A3032 RMK AO2 FG SCT000 T00780072

CHA on-time arrivals by month

Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.

On-time arrivals at CHA by month
72%
82%
77%
73%
69%
72%
75%
64%
71%
72%
71%
59%
70%

August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.

Airlines at CHA, August 2026

Departures by reporting airline

AirlineDeparturesLeft on timeCanceledAvg. delay
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DL)14879.1%0.0%17 min
PSA Airlines Inc. (OH)6875.0%7.4%15 min
SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO)6771.6%0.0%60 min
American Airlines Inc. (AA)6167.2%0.0%32 min
Envoy Air (MQ)5875.9%1.7%19 min
Allegiant Air (G4)23Not reportedNot reportedNot reported
Republic Airline (YX)10Not reportedNot reportedNot reported

Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.

Average fare from CHA

Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026

Fare history

$573.04 compared with $445.26 nationwide, +14.8% from a year earlier.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports

Airport facts

FAA code
CHA
ICAO code
KCHA
City
Chattanooga, TN
State
Tennessee
County
Hamilton
Elevation
683 ft above sea level
Certification
Class I: scheduled and unscheduled large air carrier service
Control tower
Yes
Ownership
Public
Coordinates
35.0352, -85.2036

Runways

  • Runway 02/207,400 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt
  • Runway 15/335,575 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt

FAA NASR data effective 09/03/2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Is CHA airport delayed today?
As of 10/27/2026, 8:38 AM EDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at CHA. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
What is the on-time rate at CHA?
In August 2026, 70.2% of 436 scheduled arrivals at CHA landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Which airlines fly from CHA?
In August 2026, reporting airlines at CHA included Delta Air Lines Inc, PSA Airlines Inc, SkyWest Airlines Inc, American Airlines Inc, Envoy Air, Allegiant Air. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
How long is the longest runway at CHA?
The longest runway at Lovell Field is runway 02/20, 7,400 feet long, according to FAA records.
What airports are near CHA?
Nearby airports with airline service include McGhee Tyson (TYS, 87 mi), Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV, 93 mi), Smyrna (MQY, 100 mi), Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL, 106 mi).

Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics