Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field

KLYH / LYH

Lynchburg, US

Last Updated
Jan 17, 16:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
16:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
9kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
6,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
30.05
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLYH 171654Z 21009KT 10SM OVC065 04/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP182 T00441033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 938ft
OVC 6,500ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
6,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,438ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.05 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.13 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (938 ft)
Pressure Alt
808 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: -287 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLYH 171140Z 1712/1812 18009KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 FM171500 21009G20KT P6SM BKN040 FM171900 22008G18KT P6SM BKN070 FM172200 24005KT P6SM SCT100 FM180000 26003KT P6SM BKN070 FM181000 29003KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:50Z BASE
+0h
VFR 180° 9kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft
Light Showers Rain
19:00Z FM171900
+2h
VFR 220° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft
22:00Z FM172200
+5h
VFR 240° 5kt
Visibility: >6SM
00:00Z FM180000
+7h
VFR 260° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 7,000ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LYH
04
22 ✈️
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
5,799 ft 150 ft ASP 27°
↑ 8.9kt ↔ 1.6kt
10° angle
17/35 3,387 ft 75 ft ASP 161°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 6.8kt
49° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLYH
IATA Code: LYH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 938 ft MSL

Location

City: Lynchburg
Country: US
Latitude: 37.326698°
Longitude: -79.200401°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 5,799 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 3,387 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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About Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field

Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (KLYH/LYH) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Lynchburg, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 938 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (04/22, 17/35) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.