Airport
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH)
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport is a general aviation gateway serving Coatesville, Chester County and the Brandywine Valley. Compare transfer options to Coatesville, West Chester, Lancaster and nearby Philadelphia-area destinations.
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About Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport is a general aviation airport serving Coatesville and Chester County in southeastern Pennsylvania. The airport opened on May 1, 1928, as Coatesville Airport; Chester County purchased it in 1959, and it was renamed in 1962 in honor of G. O. Carlson.
Located about two miles west of central Coatesville, the airport supports corporate, private and flight-training operations rather than scheduled commercial airline service. Its runway measures 5,400 by 100 feet and is equipped with ILS and GPS approaches, with a full parallel taxiway.
The terminal complex houses a fixed-base operator, a flight school and the Flying Machine Café, along with a lobby, crew lounge, flight planning area and weather information services.
Road access connects the airport to Coatesville, the Brandywine Valley and the western Philadelphia suburbs, with rental cars, taxis and pre-arranged private transfers available for onward travel.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport is a general aviation airport with a single terminal complex rather than separate passenger terminals. The terminal building houses the fixed-base operator, flight school, pilot lounge and passenger lobby.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport to Coatesville, Brandywine Valley towns, business locations and other destinations across Chester County.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, events or regional destinations around Coatesville and the western Philadelphia suburbs.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport for independent travel around Coatesville and onward journeys through Chester County and the Brandywine Valley.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between the airport, Coatesville hotels, event venues and other destinations in the region.
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