Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport

Yesterday, a small plane carrying two people crashed near the Roanoke airport in western Virginia. The passenger and pilot were John Whitmer, manager of CHO's fixed base operator Landmark Aviation, and Peter Sheeran, of Aviation Development Group. Yesterday evening, Peter died as a result of the injuries sustained in the accident."

As with any plane crash, a full investigation will be conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. The safety of all passengers, including our friends and colleagues in the Virginia aviation community, is our highest priority. We are deeply saddened by any harm to our community, our passengers, our tenants or our employees. We are heartened to hear of John's pending hospital release.  However, our hearts and prayers are with Peter and his family.  Peter was a great friend and supporter of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, a seasoned and skilled pilot,  a diligent and caring developer, but most of all a wonderful man to know.  He will be sorely missed.

Two new one-stop international routes were recently announced that are available from Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO).  United Airlines will begin its first-ever service to Africa from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in June.  This daily flight will be to Ghana's capital city of Accra on the western coast of Africa.

Delta Airlines will offer twice-weekly service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Exuma International Airport (GGT) in the city of George Town on The Great Exuma island of the Bahamas, also commencing in June.  Flights will be on Wednesdays and Sundays, providing access to the many resort areas of the Exuma District, a collection of over 300 islands. 

These two destinations join a growing list of one-stop international destinations available from CHO, offering greater convenience and more options for the Central Virginia region.

Have you traveled to either of these international airports?  How do they compare in size to CHO?