Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH)
Security wait right now, how busy LYH is today, how early to arrive, drop-off and parking, delays and nearby airports.
- Quietest today
- 12 PM–2 PM 5–15 min
- Busiest today
- 7 AM–9 AM 10–25 min
- Arrive
- 2 h / 3 h domestic / international
Modeled from FAA passenger volumes, TSA's daily screening numbers, time of day and current airport conditions; refreshed every 15 minutes, not a checkpoint sensor. How we estimate
How busy is LYH airport right now?
Right now the standard security line at Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field is short: about 5–10 min (updated 3:47 AM EST). In the next 12 hours it should peak around 8 AM (10–25 min) and be lightest around 3 AM (5–10 min).
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field is a smaller regional airport. Current conditions:
- Airport operationsNormal
- DelaysNo FAA delay programs
- Weather nowClear, 45°F
- LocationLynchburg, VA
- Passengers / year82,489
- U.S. rank#249 of 501
- CodesLYH · KLYH
Security wait, next 12 hours
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 4 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 11 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
LYH airport delays today
No FAA ground stops, ground delay programs or closures at LYH right now (checked 3:47 AM EST).
Weather at LYH: Clear, 45°F, good visibility and high clouds (VFR).
The FAA lists airport-wide programs only. A single late or cancelled flight is shown by your airline, so check its app as well. Delays at all U.S. airports →
LYH TSA wait times today, hour by hour
Estimated standard-lane wait for each hour of a typical Monday at Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field. Smaller airports often run a single checkpoint, so one departure bank can create a short, sharp queue.
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| Hour | Estimated wait | Line |
|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 5 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 6 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 7 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 8 AM | 10–25 min | Short |
| 9 AM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 10 AM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 11 AM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 12 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 1 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 2 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 3 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 4 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 5 PM | 10–20 min | Short |
| 6 PM | 5–20 min | Short |
| 7 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 8 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 9 PM | 5–15 min | Short |
| 10 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
| 11 PM | 5–10 min | Short |
Best time to go through TSA at LYH
The quickest time to get through security at LYH on a typical Tuesday is 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min). Lines are longest 7 AM–9 AM (10–25 min), when the first departure bank and business travelers hit the checkpoints. Across the week, Friday is usually the busiest day at LYH security and Saturday the quietest.
TSA PreCheck at LYH
TSA PreCheck lanes at Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field are usually much shorter than the standard line: TSA reports that the large majority of PreCheck travelers wait under 10 minutes, and you keep shoes, belts, light jackets and laptops in place. Lanes can open later and close earlier than the main checkpoint, so if you fly very early or late, plan for the standard wait above.
CLEAR and Global Entry
CLEAR speeds up the ID check and walks you to the front of the screening line where it operates; you still go through screening. Global Entry includes PreCheck for eligible members and speeds up re-entry from international trips.
| Day | 5a | 7a | 9a | 11a | 1p | 3p | 5p | 7p | 9p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Tue · today | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Wed | 9 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Thu | 10 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
| Fri | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
| Sat | 9 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 7 |
| Sun | 11 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 9 |
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How early to get to LYH
Airlines recommend 2 hours for domestic and 3 hours for international flights. Enter your flight to see when to be at Lynchburg and when to leave home, based on today's security estimate.
| Trip | Arrive before departure |
|---|---|
| Domestic, carry-on only | 1 h 30 min – 2 h |
| Domestic, checked bag | 2 h |
| International | 3 h |
| Flying 7 AM–9 AM | add 15–30 min |
Getting to LYH: drop-off, pick-up and parking
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field is in Lynchburg, VA. For drop-off, follow the Departures signs to your airline's curb; curbside stopping is for active loading only, and pick-ups are usually directed to the arrivals curb or the cell-phone lot. At the busiest hours today (7 AM–9 AM) add time for curb and garage traffic.
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LYH airport FAQ
How long is the TSA line at LYH right now?
The current estimate for the standard security lane at Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field is 5–10 min (updated 3:47 AM EST). It refreshes every 15 minutes; follow airport signs and staff if the line in front of you looks different.
Are there delays at LYH today?
The FAA reports no ground stops or ground delay programs at LYH as of 3:47 AM EST. Individual flights can still be late, so check your airline's app.
Is LYH airport open right now?
The FAA reports no closure at LYH as of 3:47 AM EST. For weather or security emergencies, check the official LYH website.
How busy is LYH airport today?
Today (Tuesday) LYH security is expected to be busiest 7 AM–9 AM (10–25 min) and quietest 12 PM–2 PM (5–15 min).
What time does TSA open at LYH?
Security checkpoints at Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field open before the first morning departures, which at most U.S. airports means around 4–5 AM (earlier at some large hubs). Hours differ by checkpoint and terminal, so for a very early flight confirm on the official LYH website.
Where do I drop off passengers at LYH?
Follow the Departures signs to the upper or departures-level curb for your airline. Curbside stopping is for active loading only; at peak hours (7 AM–9 AM) allow extra time for curb traffic. Cell-phone lots and parking rates are listed on the official LYH website.
Is TSA PreCheck open at LYH?
PreCheck lanes usually run during the main morning-to-evening operating hours but can open later and close earlier than standard lanes, and not every checkpoint has one. Outside those hours PreCheck travelers are screened in the standard lane, so plan for the standard wait.
How early should I get to LYH?
Airlines and TSA recommend 2 hours before a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international one. At the busiest hour today the LYH security line alone can reach 25 minutes; use the calculator on this page for your flight time.
Are these live LYH TSA wait times?
They are modeled estimates refreshed every 15 minutes, not a camera or sensor count at the checkpoint. They combine FAA passenger volume, TSA's daily national screening numbers, the hour, weekday, holiday periods and current FAA and weather conditions.