Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field (KLYH), Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field (KLYH) serves the Lynchburg, Virginia area with a towered field offering two paved runways, the longer stretching 7,100 feet to accommodate a range of business aircraft. The field logged 4,618 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, out of 11,426 total annual operations, placing it among the more active regional airports in the region. Extensive flight training activity and wildlife presence on and around the airport are noted operational considerations for crews transiting the area.
Runways
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 7,100 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 11:59pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Richmond Executive / Chesterfield County (KFCI), 80 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field recorded 4,618 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KLYH peaks in October at 542 operations, notably above the February low of 289 operations, indicating a fall-weighted seasonal pattern.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 542 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field averages 11.1 days above 90°F in July, 23.3 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.9°F, and January the coldest, at 46.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Roanoke Approach.
Runway 17/35 requires prior permission for aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
Taxiway G is closed to air carrier aircraft and aircraft over 12,500 pounds.
When the air traffic control tower is closed, the MALSR on runway 04, the HIRL on runway 04/22, and taxiway lights are pilot-activated via CTAF. The REIL, PAPI, and MIRL on runway 17/35 are unavailable when the tower is closed. The PAPI on runway 04/22 is lit 24 hours.
Runway 17/35 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. Runway 17/35 has a 300-foot overrun at each end.
Birds and other wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 500/F/D/X/T
Taxiway G is not visible from the air traffic control tower and is considered uncontrolled.
Work is in progress on all surfaces for mowing and maintenance.
Extensive flight training activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field has five airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Smith Mountain Lake, 22.82 NM southwest.
Part of the Western Virginia and the Shenandoah area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at KLYH?
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is KFCI, located approximately 80 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at that facility or coordinate clearance in advance through the appropriate port of entry. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international leg terminating at KLYH. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures directly with the receiving facility before filing.
What is the longest runway at KLYH and are there any usage restrictions?
KLYH's primary runway is 04/22, measuring 7,100 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. The airport's second runway, 17/35, is shorter at 3,386 feet by 75 feet and carries restrictions: it requires prior permission for aircraft over 12,500 pounds and is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations exceeding 9 seats, or non-scheduled operations exceeding 30 seats. Runway 17/35 also has a 300-foot overrun at each end. Operators of larger aircraft should plan around runway 04/22 as the primary option.
What fuel types are available at Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field?
Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field (KLYH) stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel. The field operates on an attendance schedule covering all days of the week from 0500 to 2359 local time. This near-continuous coverage supports both piston and turbine operators planning fuel stops along the East Coast corridor. Crews should still confirm current fueling hours against the published schedule before arrival, particularly for late-night or early-morning operations.
Are there lighting considerations at KLYH when the tower is closed?
When the control tower at KLYH is closed, several lighting systems shift to pilot-controlled activation via CTAF, including the MALSR on runway 04, HIRL on runway 04/22, and taxiway lights. The REIL, PAPI, and MIRL on runway 17/35 become unavailable entirely once the tower closes. The PAPI on runway 04/22, however, remains lit 24 hours regardless of tower status. Pilots operating into Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field after hours should account for the reduced lighting on runway 17/35 in their approach planning.
When is bizav traffic busiest at Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field?
Business aviation traffic at Lynchburg Regional / Preston Glenn Field concentrates in the fall months, with October recording 542 operations, the highest monthly total for 2025 per FAA TFMSC data. May follows as the next busiest month with 476 operations, while the lowest activity occurs in February at 289 operations. This pattern reflects a clear seasonal peak rather than steady year-round demand. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KLYH during October should anticipate higher ramp and airspace activity compared to winter months.