Langley Air Force Base — Hampton, United States
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Distance & flight time from LFI
Langley Air Force Base
Langley Air Force Base lies near Hampton in southeastern Virginia, on the Chesapeake Bay coast in the Hampton Roads area. At an elevation of just 11 feet on the low tidewater ground, it has a single concrete runway near 10,002 feet and is one of the oldest continuously active air bases in the United States. As a major military installation, it is a defense facility rather than a passenger airport. The Hampton Roads region is a historic center of American military and naval activity. The LFI code identifies the airfield in aviation databases, marking a significant and long-established Air Force base on the Virginia coast.
Runways at Langley Air Force Base (LFI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10002 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Langley Air Force Base (LFI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | NORFOLK APP/DEP | 124.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.01 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 118.85 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| OPS | NASA OPS | 123.375 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.98 MHz |
| POST | CNSOLIDATED CMD POST | 25.125 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 141.75 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125 MHz |
Airports near Langley Air Force Base (LFI)
- Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) — 13.0 km (8.1 mi)
- Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) — 17.3 km (10.7 mi)
- Felker Army Air Field (FAF) — 22.7 km (14.1 mi)
- Norfolk International Airport (ORF) — 25.2 km (15.7 mi)
- Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU) — 41.2 km (25.6 mi)
- Elizabeth City Regional Airport & Coast Guard Air Station (ECG) — 92.9 km (57.7 mi)
- Richmond International Airport (RIC) — 97.0 km (60.3 mi)
- Patuxent River Naval Air Station (Trapnell Field) (NHK) — 133.9 km (83.2 mi)
The LFI code mainly identifies Langley Air Force Base near Hampton in aviation databases rather than for public booking. It keeps this Virginia military field distinct from Norfolk and other civilian airports on flight tracking.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Langley Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Langley Air Force Base is LFI.
What is the ICAO code for Langley Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Langley Air Force Base is KLFI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.