Greenbrier Valley Airport (KLWB)
Medium airport · Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Greenbrier Valley Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLWB |
| IATA | LWB |
| Elevation | 2,302 ft (702 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°51'28" W 80°24'2" 37.85791, -80.40044 |
| Location | Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,003 ft (2135 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Greenbrier Valley Airport at a glance
Greenbrier Valley Airport is a medium airport in Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as LWB. The field elevation of 2,302 ft (702 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLWB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 7,003 ft (2135 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLWB 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 Greenbrier Valley Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh County Memorial Airport | KBKW | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport | KROA | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Mercer County Airport | KBLF | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Yeager Airport | KCRW | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | KLYH | 121 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Greenbrier Valley Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,302 ft field elevation of Greenbrier Valley 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 Greenbrier Valley Airport
What is the ICAO code of Greenbrier Valley Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Greenbrier Valley Airport is KLWB, and its IATA code is LWB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Greenbrier Valley Airport above sea level?
Greenbrier Valley Airport sits at an elevation of 2,302 feet (702 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Greenbrier Valley Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.8579, -80.4004 — in Lewisburg, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Raleigh County Memorial Airport, about 64 km away.
Does KLWB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLWB 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 Greenbrier Valley Airport?
Greenbrier Valley Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,003 ft (2135 m) with a ASP surface.