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Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority Board of Commissioners

The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority Board of Commissioners meets in open session on the third Monday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Airport Authority’s office. Unless otherwise noted, all committee meetings are held in the Board Room of the Airport Authority’s office.

A Message from the President

The Chattanooga Airport offers unmatched convenience and seamless service for business and leisure travelers across the Southeast. In 2024, CHA set a new enplanement record with 556,958 passengers, surpassing the previous high of 554,050 in 2019 and marking a 14.17% increase from 487,829 in 2023. We cannot thank our passengers and airline partners enough for relying on us for their travel needs and helping us reach these goals.

Last spring, we completed a $28 million terminal expansion, adding 26,000 square feet, three new gates, expanded security lanes, new concessions and a business center with 10 Gig WiFi from EPB. The project also renovated 36,000 square feet of the existing concourse, improving passenger flow and supporting more flights. This was the airport’s largest expansion since 1991, beginning in June 2022 and opening on March 2, 2024. It complements our $25 million four-level parking garage, completed in 2021, which features 1,300 spaces, a covered rental car area and a walkway to baggage claim.

We are extremely grateful to our airline partners for their dedication to maintaining access to our nonstop destinations and exploring new routes. Airlines have continued offering nonstop service to Washington, D.C., Miami and Detroit while expanding daily flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago and more. Notably, Allegiant introduced nonstop service to Las Vegas in May 2024 and seasonal nonstop service to Punta Gorda, Fla., in February 2025. In October 2024, Delta resumed nonstop flights to LaGuardia. Additionally, in March 2025, Spirit Airlines announced it will begin flying out of CHA starting June 2025, offering nonstop flights to Newark, Orlando (MCO) and Fort Lauderdale.

For the second consecutive year in Wilson Air Center Chattanooga history, the custom-designed general aviation campus located at CHA was named the Best Fixed Based Operator (FBO) in the country by Professional Pilot Magazine. The award is based on feedback from nearly 1,000 pilots who completed the 2020 and 2021 PRASE (Preferences Regarding Aviation Services and Equipment) Surveys.

We are also home to West Star Aviation, a partner who opened its newest air maintenance hangar at the Chattanooga Airport in July 2023. The 44,000-square-foot hangar is their fifth facility at Lovell Field, bringing their total to 300,000 square feet of space dedicated to service and maintenance of private and corporate aircraft.

In 2019, CHA became the first airport in the United States to produce enough solar energy to completely offset daily power needs through our onsite solar farm. This milestone is a testament to our ongoing sustainability efforts at the airport and in our region. In 2021, the Chattanooga Airport was named a winner of Newsweek’s Future of Travel Awards for our environmental stewardship. We are proud to be a model for other airports, our city, state and country as we collectively pursue greener alternatives.

As we continue to navigate through dynamic times in the aviation industry, we remain steadfast in our dedication to expanding and diversifying our airline services. By broadening our offerings, we aim to not only strengthen our position as a regional hub but also enrich the overall airport experience.

I would like to thank all our travelers, carriers and partners for helping us climb to new heights with each passing year. The Chattanooga Airport is very appreciative of your support.

Sincerely,

April Cameron
President & CEO

 

CMAA Board of Commissioners