Airport

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board (AAB) is strictly advisory, and provides input regarding the following subjects:

• Airport capital improvement plan
• Airport master plan
• Airport strategic business plan
• Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) rules and regulations
• Facility and grounds maintenance and major maintenance programs
• Flight and airport safety
• Marketing, public relations and community outreach programs
• Operating budget
• Tenant and vendor survey results

Airport Master Plan

1. Introduction (PDF)
2. Inventory of Existing Conditions (PDF)
3. Forecast of Aviation Demand (PDF)
4. Airfield Capacity/Facility Requirements (PDF)
5. Environmental Overview (PDF)
6. Alternatives (PDF)
7. Airport Layout Plan (PDF)
8. Cost Estimates (PDF)

Aircraft Noise

The airport has no regulatory authority over aircraft in flight and does not control flight paths, but we do maintain records of complaints, investigate atypical noise events and encourage the pilot community to fly friendly over the area.

To report a noise complaint, call 804-768-7700 and:

• Provide as much detail about the nature of the event and aircraft as possible.
• Include a good description of the aircraft and the aircraft registration or "N" number, if possible. (This is the number on the side of the aircraft.)
• Please indicate whether you would like a return phone call.

For more information, visit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website.

Low-Flying Aircraft

Only the FAA has regulatory authority over aircraft in flight. 14 CFR Part 91.119 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) addresses minimum safe altitudes (PDF).

If you believe an aircraft is in violation of the FAR, contact the Richmond Flight Standards District Office at 804-222-7494 with the aircraft registration or "N" number and description of the aircraft.

Organizations

Chesterfield Pilots Association of Richmond Executive Airport (KFCI)

• Formed in 2015 to encourage pilots, hangar tenants and other members of the airport community to interact with each other and promote the general aviation community.
• Meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at:
  Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport
  Conference Room
  7511 Airfield Drive, 2nd Floor
  Richmond, VA 23237
• To learn more, visit the Chesterfield Pilots Association website. 

Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 231

• Whether you fly, build, restore or simply enjoy airplanes and aviation, you are welcome to attend our events. We are a group of aviation enthusiasts, aircraft builders and pilots who get together to share ideas, exchange information, encourage safety, serve the local aviation community and have a lot of fun doing so. Please come to our next meeting or event as our guest.
• Meets typically on the second Thursday of every month at:
  Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport
  Conference Room
  7511 Airfield Drive, 2nd Floor
  Richmond, VA 23237
• To learn more, visit EEA’s website and view their events calendar.

Wingnuts Flying Club

• Our mission is to promote general aviation and provide our members with an affordable way to fly safe and well-maintained airplanes.
• Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
• To learn more, visit the Wingnuts Flying Club website. 

Young Eagles

• A national program sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) which encourages youth involvement in aviation.
• At a Young Eagles event, volunteer pilots give free introductory flights to interested youth ages 8-17.
• To learn more, visit the Young Eagles webpage and view upcoming events.

T-Hangar Lease Rates

Call 804-768-7700 for T-Hangar availability.

Standard T-Hanger

• Door Size: 41 feet
• Rate: $303.54 per month

Larger T-Hanger

• Door Size: 56 feet
• Rate: $439.17 per month

Tie Down Lease

Standard Tie Down

• Rate: $72.33 per month

Security Gate Access Cards

All Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport tenants are required to have a Security Gate Access Card. Call 804-768-7700 with questions or concerns regarding security gates or access cards.

Maintenance Requests

Email airportmx@chesterfield.gov to report a maintenance concern in a T-hangar or on the airport premises.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

The rules for operating an unmanned aircraft, or drone, depend on why you want to fly.

Unmanned aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds and over 0.55 pounds must be registered. To register a UAS drone, visit the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website.

Recreational operators are required to give notice for flights within five miles of an airport to both the airport operator and air traffic control tower, if the airport has a tower.

• UAS Frequently Asked Questions provide additional information on drone flying.
• B4UFly Smartphone App is an easy-to-use smartphone app that helps unmanned aircraft operators determine whether there are any restrictions or requirements in effect at the location where they want to fly.