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 offers multiple initial entry points and requires careful management of stepdown descents through various waypoints.
Pilots must be aware of higher terrain to the west, execute specific turns, and anticipate an offset final approach course to Runway 21.
This is an LP or LNAV approach without a WAAS-based glideslope, meaning pilots will use Minimum Descent Altitudes (MDA) and not a decision altitude.
Should a missed approach occur, pilots will transition to a 4nm hold at the GVE VOR, which can be flown using GPS.

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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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