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Lonesome Pine Airport

Coordinates: 36°59′15″N 082°31′48″W / 36.98750°N 82.53000°W / 36.98750; -82.53000
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Lonesome Pine Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorThe Cumberland Airport Commission
LocationWise, Virginia
Elevation AMSL2,684 ft / 818.1 m
Coordinates36°59′15″N 082°31′48″W / 36.98750°N 82.53000°W / 36.98750; -82.53000
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
6/24 5,280 1,609 Asphalt (grooved)

Lonesome Pine Airport (IATA: LNP, ICAO: KLNP, FAA LID: LNP) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) 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.[1] Currently, LNP plays host to an annual airshow, "Wings over Wise."

References

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  1. ^ Greer, Jon (26 May 1978). "Panel tells LP Airport To Shape Up - Or Else". Kingsport Times. Kingsport, Tennessee. p. 4A – via newspapers.com.
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