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Wheeling Ohio County Airport

Wheeling, United States

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Wheeling Ohio County Airport

Wheeling, United States
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Regional gateway serving the Northern West Virginia panhandle.

Location
Wheeling, United States
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (IATA: HLG, ICAO: KHLG) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Wheeling, West Virginia, serving the Ohio Valley region along the borders of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The airport is owned and operated by Ohio County and primarily serves general aviation traffic, including corporate and private aircraft. It does not currently have scheduled commercial airline service. The facility includes paved runways and standard general aviation infrastructure, supporting the local business community and private pilots in the tri-state area.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities are oriented toward general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by road via local Wheeling area highways, with ground transportation primarily by personal vehicle or taxi.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, near the borders of Ohio and Pennsylvania.
  • ›Primarily serves general aviation, corporate, and private aircraft.
  • ›Owned and operated by Ohio County, West Virginia.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline service currently operates at the airport.
  • ›Sits within the greater Ohio Valley metropolitan area.
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A quiet gateway connecting the Upper Ohio Valley to the wider world

Wheeling Ohio County Airport is a small general aviation facility serving Wheeling, West Virginia and the surrounding tri-state region of West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Established decades ago to support regional connectivity, the airport primarily handles private aircraft, charter flights, and light cargo operations. It plays a modest but practical role in supporting the local business community and personal aviation needs of the Ohio Valley.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal building offering basic passenger and general aviation services for private and charter flights.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car agencies available on-site or nearby
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber/Lyft) accessible from the terminal
  • Personal vehicle pickup and drop-off
Nearby Hotels
  • Hampton Inn Wheeling
  • Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack
  • McLure House Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Wheeling
Dining

Dining options within the airport terminal itself are very limited given its general aviation focus, so travellers should plan accordingly. The city of Wheeling offers a variety of restaurants and cafes within a short drive, including local diners and chain establishments along US Route 40 and the downtown riverfront area.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm all flight arrangements in advance as scheduled commercial service is not available at this airport.
  • Rent a car upon arrival — public transit options to and from the airport are very limited.
  • Wheeling's downtown and the historic Centre Market are worth exploring if you have time before or after your flight.
  • Weather in the Ohio Valley can change quickly, especially in winter — check forecasts carefully if flying general aviation.
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Wheeling Ohio County Airport
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Wheeling Ohio County Airport is a public airport serving Wheeling and Ohio County, West Virginia, United States. It is eight miles (13 km) northeast of downtown Wheeling and is owned by the Ohio County Commission.

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