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Lonesome Pine Airport

Wise, United States

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Lonesome Pine Airport

Wise, United States
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Regional gateway serving the coalfields of southwest Virginia.

Location
Wise, United States
Lonesome Pine Airport (IATA: LNP, ICAO: KLNP) is a small public-use general aviation airport located in Wise County, Virginia, near the town of Wise. It sits at an elevation of approximately 2,634 feet above mean sea level in the Appalachian highlands of southwest Virginia. The airport is owned and operated by Lonesome Pine Airport Authority and primarily serves general aviation traffic, including business and charter flights supporting the surrounding coal-mining and rural communities. It has historically received Essential Air Service funding and has seen various air carrier services over the years, though scheduled commercial service has been intermittent. The facility features a single asphalt runway and limited on-site infrastructure, reflecting its role as a small regional airport in a mountainous, sparsely populated area of Virginia.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building adequate for general aviation and limited charter or commuter operations.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily by private vehicle or rental car, as public transit options in Wise County are very limited.
Airlines here
No major commercial airlines currently operate scheduled service at Lonesome Pine Airport; the airport has historically been served by small regional carriers under Essential Air Service programs.
Notable facts
  • ›Located in Wise County in the coalfields region of southwest Virginia.
  • ›Elevation of approximately 2,634 feet MSL, reflecting the Appalachian mountain terrain.
  • ›Has qualified for Essential Air Service federal subsidies due to its remote location.
  • ›The airport serves as an important access point for business aviation in an area with limited transportation infrastructure.
  • ›Features a single asphalt runway serving general aviation and occasional charter flights.
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A small Appalachian gateway serving the heart of coal country

Lonesome Pine Airport is a small general aviation facility located near Wise, Virginia, nestled in the rugged Appalachian highlands of southwestern Virginia. It serves the local communities of Wise County and the surrounding coalfields region, providing essential air access to an otherwise remote area. The airport plays a modest but important role in connecting this isolated part of Virginia to the broader national aviation network.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A small single terminal building serving general aviation operations with basic passenger and administrative facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle and personal pickup arrangements
  • Local taxi services from Wise and Norton
  • Rental car availability through local agencies in Wise
  • Rideshare services with limited availability in the area
Nearby Hotels
  • Holiday Inn Express Norton
  • Super 8 by Wyndham Norton
  • Comfort Inn Norton
  • Mountain View Inn Wise
Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are extremely limited given its small general aviation status. Visitors are advised to head into Wise or Norton, where local diners, fast food chains, and family restaurants offer a variety of affordable meals. The region is known for traditional Appalachian home-style cooking available at local establishments nearby.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm flight arrangements well in advance as scheduled commercial service is extremely limited or absent.
  • Rent a car before arriving if possible, as ground transportation options in this rural area are scarce.
  • Weather in the Appalachian highlands can change quickly; check forecasts carefully before flying in or out.
  • Fuel and maintenance services may have limited hours, so coordinate with airport staff ahead of your visit.
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Lonesome Pine Airport is a public airport located three miles northeast of the central business district (CBD) of Wise, a town in Wise County, Virginia, United States. This general aviation airport covers 417 acres (169 ha) and has one runway. It was once served with commercial airline service on Appalachian Airlines. Lonesome Pine had hosted events such as "Wings over Wise' and most recently "Let Freedom Ring".

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