Langley Air Force Base (KLFI)
Medium airport · Hampton, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Langley Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLFI |
| IATA | LFI |
| Elevation | 11 ft (3 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°4'58" W 76°21'38" 37.08290, -76.36050 |
| Location | Hampton, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,002 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Langley Air Force Base at a glance
Langley Air Force Base is a medium airport in Hampton, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as LFI. The field elevation of 11 ft (3 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLFI are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 10,002 ft (3049 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLFI 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 Langley Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | KPHF | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) | KNGU | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Felker Army Air Field | KFAF | 23 km (12 NM) |
| Norfolk International Airport | KORF | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Oceana Naval Air Station | KNTU | 41 km (22 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Langley Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 11 ft field elevation of Langley Air Force Base 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 Langley Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Langley Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Langley Air Force Base is KLFI, and its IATA code is LFI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Langley Air Force Base above sea level?
Langley Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 11 feet (3 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Langley Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 37.0829, -76.3605 — in Hampton, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does KLFI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLFI 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 Langley Air Force Base?
Langley Air Force Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,002 ft (3049 m) with a CON surface.