Chart Wise: Charlottesville RNAV (GPS)-Y Rwy 21

There’s a lot to know when flying into KCHO.

Jason Blair

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 09:06 AM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO) approach features multiple Initial Approach Fixes (IAFs) to accommodate transitions from various directions.
Pilots must manage several step-down descents through waypoints and be aware of higher terrain to the west that requires staying on course.
The final approach path includes required turns and is offset from the runway centerline, demanding precise navigation.
This approach offers LP or LNAV minimums but does not provide a WAAS-based glideslope, meaning only Minimum Descent Altitudes (MDAs) are applicable, and the missed approach transitions to a VOR hold.

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With the nearby Blue Ridge Mountain foothills, Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO) in Virginia is a great airport entry point for a pilot to access nearby Shenandoah National Park for short hikes or longer stretches of the Appalachian Trail. Or maybe drop in for some great dining, local wine, or shopping. For any visit, this is a commonly used approach.

Here’s a step-by-step look at the approach to Charlottesville-Albermarle Airport (KCHO) in Virginia. [Image: Jeppesen]

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