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Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority reports near‑prepandemic traffic and outlines capital plans
Summary
CHO CEO Jason Birch told the City Council the airport handled about 699,000 passengers in 2024 (roughly 90% of pre‑COVID levels), is self‑sufficient for operating costs, and is planning studies and projects — from solar feasibility to terminal and airfield upgrades — as it readies for future growth.
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority CEO Jason Birch told the City Council the airport handled about 699,000 passengers in 2024 and is “about 90% recovered” from the COVID downturn, with daily terminal passenger seats approaching pre‑pandemic levels.
Birch said the airport operates without local tax support and that roughly half of its operating revenue comes from parking. He described a mix of ongoing and planned projects: elevated pavement and runway maintenance, an IT and security upgrade, terminal asset replacement (escalators and baggage belts), elevator replacements,…
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