Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field

KLYH / LYH

Lynchburg, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 13 min ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
30°
10 SM
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1021 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLYH 042154Z 03003KT 10SM OVC070 20/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP212 T02000117

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 938 ft
OVC 7,000 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,938 ft AMSL
QNH
1021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (938 ft)
Pressure Alt
706 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,531 ft
ISA Deviation: +6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KLYH 041725Z 0418/0518 21005KT P6SM VCSH OVC080 FM042200 19002KT P6SM BKN060 FM050900 21003KT P6SM BKN050 FM051700 20007KT P6SM SCT250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:07Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
09:00Z FM050900
+11h
VFR 210° 3 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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: 04
5,799 ft 150 ft ASP 27°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
17/35 3,387 ft 75 ft ASP 161°
2.0 kt 2.3 kt
131° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KLYH

6,792 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.2%
MVFR
10.5%
IFR
7.5%
LIFR
4.8%

Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field typically experiences VFR conditions 77.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6 knots. Calm conditions occur 34.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 19 kt
Calm Winds: 34.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
11.8%
E
2.9%
SE
1.5%
S
14.8%
SW
12%
W
9.4%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -14°C to 31°C
-14°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.4%

Best Months for VFR

November October January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 6,792 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

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/GMT+5

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

About Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field

Overview

Lynchburg Regional Airport serves the central Virginia region as a medium-sized airport located in Lynchburg. Situated at 938 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding metropolitan and rural areas, supporting both general aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KLYH demonstrate predominantly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 79.4% of observations reporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences mild temperature variations, ranging from -13°C to 31°C, with an average temperature of 8.9°C. Wind patterns are typically from the south at an average of 5.9 knots, with calm conditions occurring 37.9% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 04/22 at 5,799 feet and Runway 17/35 at 3,387 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind coverage. The site's moderate elevation and geographical location in central Virginia provide relatively stable approach and departure conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions with an average visibility of 9.3 statute miles and minimal low visibility events. November, October, and January represent the best months for VFR operations. Crosswind conditions are generally mild, averaging 2.8 knots for Runway 04/22 and 3.8 knots for Runway 17/35, allowing comfortable landing and takeoff opportunities.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.