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Airports / Virginia / LYH
Medium airport · LYH
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field.
Lynchburg, Virginia · 938 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
410 ratings
0
Operators based
938
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lynchburg, VirginiaELEV 938 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
410
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
938
Field elevation
feet above sea level
37
Nearest alternate
nm to ROA
Field standing
37 nm
To the nearest alternate
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (KLYH / LYH) is a mid-sized airport serving Lynchburg, Virginia. The airport sits 938 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into LYH for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA, 37 nm), Danville Regional Airport (DAN, 46 nm), and Lake Country Regional Airport (KW63, 54 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,100-foot paved runway, LYH can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from LYH depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Lynchburg.
1 FBO serves KLYH. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Freedom Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe offer a comfortable passenger lobby, vending, pilot restroom, WiFi, conference room, pilot supply store, and complimentary crew van for our customers. We would be happy to assist you with any rental car, hotel, or catering needs you may have for passengers or crew. We also pride ourselves on being a pet-friendly FBO! Current Gas Prices: Daniel Gibson dgibson@flyfreedom.com 434-944-3056
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Super convenient flight from Chicago to Lynchburg.”
Kris Toff5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLYH
IATA
LYH
FAA / Local
LYH
Elevation
938 ft
Coordinates
37.3267° N · 79.2004° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs VA fields
state range 10–3,793 ft
At 938 ft, LYH sits higher than 80% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,100 ft
- 04/227,100 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/353,386 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,100 ft
LYH's 7,100 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.
- 37nmROARoanoke–Blacksburg Regional AirportRoanoke
- 46nmDANDanville Regional AirportDanville
- 54nmKW63Lake Country Regional AirportClarksville
- 58nmSHDShenandoah Valley Regional AirportWeyers Cave
- 60nmCHOCharlottesville Albemarle AirportCharlottesville
- 65nmLWBGreenbrier Valley AirportLewisburg
Location
Open the full mapKLYH · Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field · Lynchburg, VA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LYH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 127 nm | 42m |
| New York (TEB) | 319 nm | 1h 9m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 367 nm | 1h 15m |
| Boston (BED) | 477 nm | 1h 31m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Miami (MIA) | 695 nm | 2h 1m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 906 nm | 2h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LYH?
- Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field's longest paved runway is 7,100 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 LYH?
- Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,100 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field?
- One FBO serves LYH: Freedom Aviation FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to LYH?
- The closest alternate is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), about 37 nm away, followed by Danville Regional Airport (DAN) at 46 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LYH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 9m (319 nm), Nashville about 1h 15m (367 nm), Boston about 1h 31m (477 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.