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Airports / Georgia / LIY
Small airport · LIY
MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield.
Hinesville, Georgia · 45 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
14 ratings
0
Operators based
45
Elevation ft
Hinesville, GeorgiaELEV 45 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
14
Google reviews
ratings on Google
45
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to SVN
Field standing
#19 / 39
Georgia airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 14 Google ratings , ranked against 39 rated GA fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hunter Army Air Field (SVN), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield (KLHW / LIY) is a general aviation field serving Hinesville, Georgia. Field elevation is 45 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LIY as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hunter Army Air Field (SVN, 22 nm), Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV, 23 nm), and Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK, 38 nm). The field has 4 runways, the longest 6,500-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LIY are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Fort Stewart. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LIY to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The fbo is clean, modern and well thought out.”
Fred Anderson5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“J and Sean, the staff I met there, were friendly and helpful beyond words!”
Fred Anderson5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KLHW
IATA
LIY
FAA / Local
LHW
Elevation
45 ft
Coordinates
31.8912° N · 81.5610° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs GA fields
state range 19–1,535 ft
At 45 ft, LIY sits lower than 94% of the 69 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
4 runways
longest 6,500 ft
- 06L/24R6,500 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 15L/33R5,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06R/24L2,610 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 15R/33L2,520 ft × 100 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,500 ft
LIY's 6,500 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmSVNHunter Army Air FieldSavannah
- 23nmSAVSavannah Hilton Head International AirportSavannah
- 38nmBQKBrunswick Golden Isles AirportBrunswick
- 45nmSSISt Simons Island AirportSt Simons Island
- 48nmHHHHilton Head AirportHilton Head Island
- 55nmKNBCBeaufort MCAS - Merritt FieldBeaufort
Location
Open the full mapKLHW · MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield · Hinesville, GA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LIY on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 322 nm | 1h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 360 nm | 1h 14m |
| Miami (MIA) | 372 nm | 1h 16m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| New York (TEB) | 648 nm | 1h 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 677 nm | 1h 58m |
| Houston (HOU) | 720 nm | 2h 4m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 777 nm | 2h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LIY?
- MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield's longest paved runway is 6,500 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LIY?
- MidCoast Regional Airport at Wright Army Airfield has 4 runways; the longest measures 6,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LIY?
- The closest alternate is Hunter Army Air Field (SVN), about 22 nm away, followed by Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) at 23 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LIY to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Palm Beach about 1h 9m (322 nm), Nashville about 1h 14m (360 nm), Miami about 1h 16m (372 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.