KHLG

VFR

WHEELING OHIO COUNTY

WHEELING · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,194.3'
Longest RWY
5,002'03/21
Tower
0700-2200 MON-FRI; 1000-2000 SAT-SUN
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
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Before you fly into KHLG
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0700-2200 MON-FRI; 1000-2000 SAT-SUN local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,194.3'
MSL · field 1,194.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KHLG

Current METAR

Observed 08:53Z

KHLG 120853Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A2983 RMK AO2 RAE0758 SLP096 P0000 60001 T02280211 56018 $
Wind
210° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,553 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
8 NM NE
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
HLG (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RUSSEL W. ESCUE
Address
115 SKYWAY LANE, WHEELING WV 26003

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0700-2200
  • SAT-SUN · 0800-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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210° · 7 kt
RWY 21
199°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 199° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,194 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored19° / 199°5,002 ftASPHStandard L
16/34144° / 324°4,499 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03MALSF26', trees, 216' from thr, 488' R of cntrln, slope 0
21VASI 2-box left(3°)
34PAPI 4-box left(3°)17', trees, 468' from thr, 240' R of cntrln, slope 15

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KHLG WHEELING OHIO COUNTY in WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA, showing runways 03/21, 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 03
LS · CAT I
HLG
109.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 03
KHLG · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA+

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • BIRDS AND DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • WHEN ATCT CLSD ACTVT MALSF RWY 03; REIL RWY 21 & 34; PAPI RWY 34; HIRL RWY 03/21; MIRL RWY 16/34; TWY LGTS EXCP TWY A - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 0315 FT BRUSH, 0-199 FT DSTC, 370 FT L, 260 FT R.
  • 2110 FT BLDG 150 FT DSTC, 250 FT R; 6 FT FENCE, 0-200 FT DSTC, 0-500 FT L/F; 28 FT TREE, 138 FT DSTC, 408 FT L.
  • 34REIL OTS INDFLY.
  • 21UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.
  • 34PAPI OTS INDEFLY.
  • 03CTLNG OBSTN EXCEEDS A 45 DEG SLP.

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Key facts · KHLG

Answer card
ICAO
KHLG
Name
WHEELING OHIO COUNTY
Location
WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,194.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,194.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2200 MON-FRI; 1000-2000 SAT-SUN
Total runways
2
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

Wheeling Ohio County Airport is in Wheeling, West Virginia. The field elevation is 1,194.3 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 03/21 at 5,002 ft. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0700-2200 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 1000-2000 Saturday and Sunday.

Runway 03 has the published ILS approach. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits near Pittsburgh Class B airspace. Verify your routing and clearances before arrival. The airport also has published notes that matter on arrival. Birds and deer are reported on and near the field. Near runway 03 there is brush close to the threshold area. Near runway 21 there are obstructions close in, including a building, a fence and a tree. Runway 34 has a PAPI listed as out of service indefinitely. Runway 34 REILs are also out of service indefinitely.

Wheeling Ohio County Airport has one on-field FBO. Wheeling Ohio County Airport carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (304) 277-3499 for current service details. When the tower is closed, published lighting procedures apply for the runway and taxiway lights. If you are new to the field, brief the runway 03 and 21 ends carefully. The published obstructions and wildlife make a normal stabilized approach even more important.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHLG?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Wheeling Ohio County Airport?
The tower is open 0700-2200 Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 1000-2000 Saturday and Sunday.
Does KHLG have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It serves runway 03.
Which runway is the longest at KHLG?
Runway 03/21 is the longest runway at 5,002 ft asphalt. That is the best runway to focus on if you need the most pavement.
Which FBO is on the field at KHLG?
Wheeling Ohio County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (304) 277-3499 for current service details.
Is runway 34 fully usable at KHLG?
Runway 34 has published lighting issues. The PAPI is out of service indefinitely. The runway end identifier lights are out of service indefinitely.
What should I watch for on short final into KHLG?
Birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. The runway 03 end also has brush close in. Runway 21 has a building, a fence and a tree near the approach area.
What should I know about night operations at KHLG?
When the tower is closed, published lighting procedures apply for the runway and taxiway lights. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before a night arrival so you know the exact lighting setup and any current restrictions.

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