Empty-leg hub
KCHA — Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
United StatesChattanooga
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) in Chattanooga, United States is an outbound empty-leg hub with 455 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $16,300.
455 live empty legs involving KCHA
- Code
- KCHA
- Traffic
- 7.5/10
- Runways
- 2
- Longest
- 7,400 ft
- Live legs
- 455
Empty-leg demand
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) in Chattanooga, United States is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 321 of 455 live legs (71%) leave KCHA, according to EmptyJet.
The busiest live corridors at KCHA are to KROC (10), from KTPA (10), and from KORD (8).
Priced empty legs at KCHA center on a median ask of $16,300, with an observed range of $5,000–$150,300 (455 priced listings).
Aircraft mix at KCHA is led by Cessna Citation III (Midsize Jet) (186 legs), with Hawker 900XP, Gulfstream GV also active.
Key takeaways
- KCHA: 455 live empty legs (321 out / 134 in), according to EmptyJet.
- Median priced ask at KCHA: $16,300 (n=455).
- Busiest corridor: to KROC (10 legs).
- Most common aircraft: Cessna Citation III (186 legs, ~41%).
Outbound empty legs leaving KCHA creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 455 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.
Live empty-leg corridors
| Direction | Airport | Live listings | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outbound to | KROCFrederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport | 10 | $15,550 |
| Inbound from | KTPATampa International Airport | 10 | $17,450 |
| Inbound from | KORDChicago O'Hare International Airport | 8 | $14,550 |
| Outbound to | KLAXLos Angeles International Airport | 6 | $32,650 |
| Outbound to | KORLOrlando Executive Airport | 4 | $9,450 |
| Outbound to | KLASHarry Reid International Airport | 3 | $26,600 |
Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.
Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings
| Aircraft | Category | Live listings |
|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation III | Midsize Jet | 186 |
| Hawker 900XP | Midsize Jet | 157 |
| Gulfstream GV | Ultra Long Range | 13 |
| Gulfstream G200 | Midsize Jet | 9 |
| Dassault Falcon 7X | Ultra Long Range Jet | 6 |
Airport facts
- IATA
- CHA
- ICAO
- KCHA
- City
- Chattanooga
- Country
- United States
- Type
- medium airport
- Elevation
- 683 ft
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Region
- North America
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,400 ft
- Traffic score
- 7.5 / 10
Links
- Wikipedia
- en.wikipedia.org
- Official site
- flycha.com
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,400 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 5,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nearby airports
FAQ
How active is KCHA for empty legs?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) has 455 live empty-leg listings — 321 departing and 134 arriving, according to EmptyJet.
What is a typical empty-leg price at KCHA?
The median ask at KCHA is $16,300 across 455 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.
Which empty-leg routes are busiest at KCHA?
The strongest live corridor at KCHA is to KROC (Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport), with 10 listings, according to EmptyJet.
Which aircraft fly empty legs at KCHA most often?
The Cessna Citation III, a Midsize Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at KCHA, with 186 live listings (~41% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.
What is the airport code for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)?
The primary code for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is KCHA.
Where is KCHA airport located?
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) is in Chattanooga, United States.
What is the ICAO code for CHA?
The ICAO code for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) is KCHA.
What is the longest runway at KCHA?
The longest runway at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (KCHA) is 7,400 ft.
Empty legs from this airport
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