Chart Wise: Chattanooga ILS or LOC RWY 2

The approach to KCHA holds a few less common things to watch out for.

Thursday, September 08, 2022 at 09:22 AM ET

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With outdoor activities plentiful and a thriving downtown city scene, who wouldn't want to fly themselves to Chattanooga? [Photo: Adobe Stock]

Key Takeaways:

The ILS/LOC to Runway 2 at Lovell Field (KCHA) features less common elements such as an NDB (identifiable by IFR GPS despite an ADF requirement) and an optional DME arc for initial approach establishment.
The final approach path does not provide DME, necessitating GPS for distance reporting or a timer from the Final Approach Fix (FAF) for localizer approaches to determine the Missed Approach Point (MAP).
The Choo Choo VOR, currently vital for various approach segments (start, DME arc, FAF identification), is slated for decommissioning, indicating future revisions to this approach that will likely increase reliance on GPS navigation.

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Nestled on the western end of the Appalachian Mountains, Chattanooga allows you to take advantage of plentiful outdoors activities while still having the opportunity to visit some great city options. As a pilot, who wouldn’t want to fly themselves there, right?

If you choose to do so, one approach you might use is the ILS or LOC to Runway 2 at Lovell Field (KCHA). The approach holds a few less-common features to watch for as you fly in. This approach is an example of many around the U.S. that are changing as VORs are decommissioned. Keep an eye out for these at other approaches you fly.