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18WV

Lynn Airport · Independence

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,680 ft / 512 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 1,700 ft · TurfUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Lynn Airport (18WV), located in Independence, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,680 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Lynn Airport
ICAO / IATA
18WV / —
Municipality
Independence
Country
Region
US-WV — West Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,680 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,700 ft / 518 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: Turf
Heading: ° / 340°
RWY 08
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (340°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KMGWILS
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field
26 km / 14 nm
KCKBILS
North Central West Virginia Airport
34 km / 19 nm
KEKNILS
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport
58 km / 31 nm
KLBEILS
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
104 km / 56 nm
KAGCILS
Allegheny County Airport
105 km / 57 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026