Wheeling Ohio County Airport (KHLG)
Medium airport · Wheeling, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Wheeling Ohio County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHLG |
| IATA | HLG |
| Elevation | 1,195 ft (364 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°10'30" W 80°38'47" 40.17500, -80.64630 |
| Location | Wheeling, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,002 ft (1525 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 4,499 ft (1371 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wheeling Ohio County Airport at a glance
Wheeling Ohio County Airport is a medium airport in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as HLG. The field elevation of 1,195 ft (364 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHLG are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 5,002 ft (1525 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHLG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Wheeling Ohio County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh International Airport | KPIT | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Allegheny County Airport | KAGC | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Beaver County Airport | KBVI | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | KMGW | 86 km (46 NM) |
| North Central West Virginia Airport | KCKB | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wheeling Ohio County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,195 ft field elevation of Wheeling Ohio County Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Wheeling Ohio County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Wheeling Ohio County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Wheeling Ohio County Airport is KHLG, and its IATA code is HLG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wheeling Ohio County Airport above sea level?
Wheeling Ohio County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,195 feet (364 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wheeling Ohio County Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1750, -80.6463 — in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pittsburgh International Airport, about 50 km away.
Does KHLG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHLG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Wheeling Ohio County Airport?
Wheeling Ohio County Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,002 ft (1525 m) with a ASP surface.