Airport
Your Trip Starts Here, Richmond’s Executive Airport
Whether you are a corporate pilot, fly your own plane or a businessperson looking for convenient access, Chesterfield County Airport (FCI) is the executive gateway into the Greater Richmond Virginia area. Business and personal fliers have long preferred FCI for its convenience and comprehensive personal attention - real advantages worth considering when selecting a destination airport.
A First Choice Central Location
Chesterfield County Airport is located near Interstate 95 with the Chesterfield County Government Center less than two miles away. Downtown Richmond is only 12 miles to the north. This central location makes it easy to get to or from your meeting or destination without hassle or delay. To track flights, view FlightAware.
View the airport rules and regulations (PDF).
View the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) policy statement (PDF).
View the KFCI Minimum Standards for Fixed Base Operators (FBO) (PDF).
Airport Amenities
Designated Reliever Airport
Designated Reliever Airport provides:
- 5,500-foot runway
- Build sites and T-hangars are available for lease at reasonable rates
- Corporate hangar space
- Precision and non-instrument approaches that facilitate all weather operations
Comprehensive Aviation Services
Comprehensive Aviation Services include:
- Conference rooms
- Corporate pilots lounge
- Flight planning
- Transient crew quarters
Dominion Aviation Services (DAS)
Dominion Aviation Services (DAS), a full service fixed base operator, offers a full spectrum of services to include:
- Charter a plane
- Learn to fly
Banquet Facility
Check out our on-site restaurant with a 200-seat banquet facility and daily lunch buffet run by King’s Korner.
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
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 second 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-Hangar
- Door Size: 41 feet
- Rate: $316 per month
Larger T-Hangar
- Door Size: 56 feet
- Rate: $457 per month
Tie Down Lease
Standard Tie Down
- Rate: $75 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.
- Do you offer flights out of the Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport?
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We do not offer scheduled service (i.e. airlines). We do offer charter and private services. Visit Dominion Aviation or call 804-271-7793 for more information.
- What are the hours of operation for your FBO?
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Dominion Aviation - 804-271-7793
- Line Service: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Front Desk: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- After hours by request
- What are your current fuel prices? Can I purchase motor gasoline (mogas)?
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Current Fuel Prices
Dominion Aviation provides fuel service. - Please contact them directly for detailed information - 804-271-7793.Motor Gasoline (Mogas)
We do not offer motor gasoline (mogas) for sale. - Do you offer flying lessons? Are discovery flights available?
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Flight training and discovery flights are both offered by our fixed-based operator (FBO) - Dominion Aviation. Please contact them directly for additional information - 804-271-7793.
- Do you have rental cars on site?
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Yes. Rental cars are provided by Dominion Aviation. Please contact them directly for additional information - 804-271-7793.
- Do you have a restaurant?
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Yes, King’s Korner Restaurant is located in the airport terminal building.
- Catering: 804-271-0033
- Restaurant: 804-743-9333
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Jeremy Wilkinson
Airport Manager
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Chesterfield County Airport
Physical Address
7427 Airfield Drive
Richmond, VA 23237
Mailing Address
Chesterfield County Airport
7511 Airfield Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23237
Phone 804-768-7700Fax 804-271-2425
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Dominion Aviation Services
Phone: 804-271-7793
Radio Frequency: 128.92
Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Daily (after hours by request)
Front Desk: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.Kings Korner Restaurant
Restaurant Phone: 804-743-9333
Catering Phone: 804-271-0033