Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (KLYH)
Medium airport · Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLYH |
| IATA | LYH |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°19'36" W 79°12'1" 37.32670, -79.20040 |
| Location | Lynchburg, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,100 ft (2164 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 3,386 ft (1032 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field at a glance
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field is a medium airport in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as LYH. The field elevation of 938 ft (286 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLYH 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 — 04/22 — offers 7,100 ft (2164 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 KLYH 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 Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport | KROA | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Danville Regional Airport | KDAN | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Lake Country Regional Airport | KW63 | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | KSHD | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | KCHO | 112 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 938 ft field elevation of Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field 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 Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
What is the ICAO code of Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field?
The ICAO identifier of Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field is KLYH, and its IATA code is LYH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field above sea level?
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field sits at an elevation of 938 feet (286 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field located?
The airport lies at 37.3267, -79.2004 — in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, about 69 km away.
Does KLYH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLYH 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 Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field?
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field has 2 runways. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,100 ft (2164 m) with a ASP surface.