Lake Country Regional Airport (KW63)
Medium airport · Clarksville, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lake Country Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KW63 |
| Elevation | 421 ft (128 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°35'45" W 78°33'36" 36.59580, -78.56010 |
| Location | Clarksville, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,007 ft (1221 m) | 50 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lake Country Regional Airport at a glance
Lake Country Regional Airport is a medium airport in Clarksville, Virginia, United States. The field elevation of 421 ft (128 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KW63 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, 04/22, offers 4,007 ft (1221 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 KW63 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 Lake Country Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Danville Regional Airport | KDAN | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | KRDU | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | KLYH | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Rocky Mount Wilson Regional Airport | KRWI | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Johnston Regional Airport | KJNX | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lake Country Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 421 ft field elevation of Lake Country Regional 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 Lake Country Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lake Country Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lake Country Regional Airport is KW63, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lake Country Regional Airport above sea level?
Lake Country Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 421 feet (128 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lake Country Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.5958, -78.5601 — in Clarksville, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Danville Regional Airport, about 69 km away.
Does KW63 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KW63 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 Lake Country Regional Airport?
Lake Country Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 4,007 ft (1221 m) with a ASP surface.