Runway Project
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Runway Extension
Phase 1A of the Extend Runway 21 Project commenced approximately 4 weeks ago. Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport will expand its runway by 800 feet with initial Phase 1A a $6 million dollar project funded in part by the Virginia Aviation Board and the Airport Authority. The runway extension will allow us to accommodate more fully-booked flights in varying weather conditions, improving service to travelers and the airlins we serve. When the extension is complete, more flights can be fully booked and depart from and land at CHO; this means more options for travel to and from CHO and more seats on flights mean lower fares for those flying from CHO. Results of a study of the extension plans completed in January 2008 found that there will be no significant environmental impact from the Airport construction. Construction is under stringent federal/state/local regulations and must meet strict guidelines for environmental impact. CHO is committed to meeting or exceeding those guidelines, when possible. Community members and businesses are welcome to contact Executive Director Barbara W. Hutchinson at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with any questions or concerns regarding the extension project.
Phase 1A includes the relocation of an airport interior perimeter road, installation of erosion & sediment control measures, and completion of wetlands/stream bank credits. Faulconer Construction Company, Inc., is a local contractor completing this phase of work for CHO.