About
Chester County Airport is equipped to handle your corporate business aircraft needs in the world today. The third busiest airport in Pennsylvania for corporate traffic, we offer a full slate of amenities to make your visit easy, all with no landing fees. Chester County Airport features a 5400′ x 100′ grooved runway, full parallel taxiway, support for ILS & GPS approaches and accommodating for 48,000 lb dual gear capacity. As a Class II reliever for Philadelphia International airport we have a strong Pennsylvania position in the Delaware Valley Regional Aviation System and are a major part of the 2020 Airport System Plan for Southeast.
Airport Management
Gary Hudson
Gary became Chester County Airport’s first Airport Manager in 2004. He is responsible for the daily operations, safety, security, and administration of the airport. He also assists in putting together the airport’s annual budget.
Prior to arriving at Chester County Airport, Gary was the Airport Operations Supervisor at Trenton-Mercer Airport in West Trenton, NJ, where he oversaw the daily operations of the airport and its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting department.
Mr. Hudson has over 30 years of professional experience in airport management, and holds a B.S. degree in Aeronautical Studies - Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Our History
The airport opened May 1, 1928 as Coatesville Airport and was owned and operated by the City of Coatesville. In 1959 Chester County purchased the airport and took over operations. At this time, the Chester County Area Airport Authority was formed and the airport was renamed to Chester County Airport. In 1962 the airport was renamed in honor of the first Authority chairman, G. O. Carlson.
