Drive time to Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB)

Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB / KLWB) is a medium-sized airport serving Lewisburg, West Virginia. It sits 2,302 feet above sea level and has 1 runway, the longest 7,003 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Roanoke, VA — the airport lies about 48 miles north-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to LWB from cities near Lewisburg

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of LWB. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Greenbrier Valley Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Beckley, WV 43 mi east Get drive time →
Blacksburg, VA 43 mi north Get drive time →
Roanoke, VA 48 mi north-west Get drive time →
Christiansburg, VA 50 mi north Get drive time →
Radford, VA 51 mi north Get drive time →
Staunton, VA 75 mi west Get drive time →
Charleston, WV 75 mi south-east Get drive time →
Lynchburg, VA 75 mi north-west Get drive time →
Waynesboro, VA 83 mi west Get drive time →
Gretna, VA 85 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near LWB

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

LWB at a glance

IATA code
LWB
ICAO code
KLWB
Serving
Lewisburg, West Virginia
Elevation
2,302 ft
Runways
1
Longest runway
7,003 ft
Coordinates
37.8579, -80.4004
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from LWB

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from LWB, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like LWB, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in West Virginia

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FAQ

Questions about driving to LWB

How long does it take to drive to LWB?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Greenbrier Valley Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Lewisburg?

Greenbrier Valley Airport uses the IATA code LWB and the ICAO code KLWB. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 2,302 feet above sea level.

How far is LWB from Roanoke?

Roanoke, VA is about 48 miles from LWB in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Roanoke as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near LWB?

Within 200 miles: BKW (40 mi), ROA (44 mi), CRW (74 mi), LYH (75 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from LWB?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to LWB. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.