Lancaster Airport (KLNS)
Medium airport · Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lancaster Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLNS |
| IATA | LNS |
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°7'18" W 76°17'46" 40.12170, -76.29610 |
| Location | Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,933 ft (2113 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 4,102 ft (1250 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lancaster Airport at a glance
Lancaster Airport is a medium airport in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, known to airline systems as LNS. The field elevation of 403 ft (123 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLNS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 6,933 ft (2113 m) of asp 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 KLNS 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 Lancaster Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field) | KRDG | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Harrisburg International Airport | KMDT | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Muir Army Air Field (Fort Indiantown Gap) Airport | KMUI | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Phillips Army Air Field | KAPG | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Wilmington Airport | KILG | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lancaster Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 403 ft field elevation of Lancaster 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 Lancaster Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lancaster Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lancaster Airport is KLNS, and its IATA code is LNS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lancaster Airport above sea level?
Lancaster Airport sits at an elevation of 403 feet (123 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lancaster Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1217, -76.2961 — in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Reading Regional Airport (Carl A Spaatz Field), about 40 km away.
Does KLNS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLNS 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 Lancaster Airport?
Lancaster Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,933 ft (2113 m) with a ASP surface.