Chaves Airport – CHV Chaves, Portugal
Chaves Airport with the geocode CHV is a civil or public airport serving Chaves in northern Portugal. It is also known as Chaves Municipal Aerodrome and is in the parish of Vilar de Nantes, on the left bank of the Tâmega River in Vila Real district. Its location near a mountain range makes landings exceptionally challenging. The management of the small airport is entrusted to the Municipality of Chaves in the north of Portugal and about 10 kilometers south of the Spanish border. It is a certified facility for general aviation traffic.
Best Time to Visit
Since Chaves Airport serves as a municipal airport only it operates from a small office that has limited facilities and amenities. Its asphalt-paved runwaymeasuring 2,812 feetis designed to cater to small aircraft and is in good condition. The runway lies in the center of a grassy patch of land. There are no scheduled passenger flights being offered by any airline coming from or going to the airport but it is open to general aviation. Flying enthusiasts belonging to the Aero Club of Chavessituated next to the airport use the facilities. The natural parks in the municipality of Mondim de Basto, also in the district of Vila Real in Portugal are close to Chaves Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Hotels near the Chaves Airport (CHV) range from the upscale Hotel Porte de Sao Francisco and the Hotel Casino Chaves about 1 to 2 miles from the aerodrome to the modern 3-star Hotel Encostas De Nantes, which is a less than a mile from the airport. You can enjoy the scenic mountain views from your room and get to enjoy books from their on-site library.
