Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 93% on-time in November 2024 but sank to 58% in March 2026. Across the year it averages 80% against a national 78%, over roughly 5 departures a day to 4 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 80%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 23 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Destinations
- 4
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from CHO
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 a.m.
- 91% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday
- 79% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 3.2%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from CHO
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 30 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 79% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 22 min |
| Friday | 69% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 27 min |
Busiest routes from CHO
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHO → ORD (Chicago) | 1,215 | 69% | 34 min |
| CHO → LGA (New York) | 352 | 74% | 21 min |
| CHO → ATL (Atlanta) | 234 | 88% | 13 min |
Where flights into CHO come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORD (Chicago) → CHO | 1,215 | 69% | 25 min |
| LGA (New York) → CHO | 352 | 80% | 14 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → CHO | 235 | 86% | 10 min |
What causes delays at CHO
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing CHO.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather7%
Alternative airports near Charlottesville
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIC — Richmond International Airport | 76 mi | 79% | 17 min |
| IAD — Washington Dulles International Airport | 77 mi | 83% | 15 min |
| DCA — Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | 91 mi | 75% | 21 min |
| ROA — Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport | 100 mi | 75% | 27 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at CHO
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 87% | 14 min | 402 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 14 min | 925 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 22 min | 744 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 76% | 31 min | 2,049 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at CHO?
- 20% of departures from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 23 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from CHO?
- Flights scheduled around 6 a.m. depart on time 91% of the time at CHO, versus 67% around 8 a.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at CHO?
- In this dataset, March 2026 was the weakest month at CHO, with 58% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at CHO?
- 3.2% of scheduled departures from CHO were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 4,182 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.