Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, officially known as Lovell Field, is the primary commercial service airport serving Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the surrounding Tennessee Valley region. It is located approximately 8 miles east of downtown Chattanooga and handles both commercial passenger traffic and general aviation operations. The airport is named after Congressman Joseph Lovell, who was instrumental in securing federal funding for its development. It has undergone several modernization projects over the decades to expand its facilities and improve passenger experience. As a mid-sized regional airport, Chattanooga Metropolitan offers nonstop service to major hub cities, providing residents with convenient connections to larger airline networks without needing to travel to Atlanta or Nashville.