Twin County

HLX · KHLX · Galax Hillsville, VA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,694 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,151 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
8W

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:53 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:42 AM10:42Z
Sunrise07:08 AM11:08Z
Sunset07:27 PM23:27Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:53 PM23:53Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:53 PM → 06:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:27 PM → 06:08 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 097°downwind 007°base 277°final 187°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
187° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
4,151 × 75 ft
TPA
3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 007°) on the 45° at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
2,643 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 54 ft, 1,237 ft from threshold, 63 ft R of centerline — 19:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
36 ft
TDZ elevation
2,687 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.375

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Roanoke”
App/Dep
126.0 initial contact

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
339.8APCH/P DEP/P IC

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

PSK 116.80 · BLF 115.05
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
PSK · Pulaski VORTAC 116.80 · 115X High r201° / 20 NM
BLF · Bluefield VOR/DME 115.05 · 97Y Low r154° / 37 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KHLX / HLX
Coordinates
36.7660, -80.8236
Elevation
2,694 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8W
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.375 · ☎ 276-728-5897
ARTCC
WASHINGTON (ZDC)
Flight service (FSS)
LEESBURG · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
HLX
Attendance
M-F 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
7 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 1/19 - CTAF. REILS RWY 1 & 19; PAPI RWY 1 & 19 OPS CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TWIN COUNTY ARPT COMSN
504 HANGAR RD., HILLSVILLE, VA
276-728-4504
Manager
MICHAEL LAWSON
504 HANGAR RD., HILLSVILLE, VA
276-728-4504
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RWY 01 10-20 FT HILL LCTD 150 FT W OF RWY 01 BEGINNING N OF THLD.
  • ROA TWR SVCS AVBL AT 540-563-1307.
  • FOR CD CTC ROANOKE APCH AT 540-563-1307.

Runways

  • RWY MRKG CONDS VARY BTWN GOOD & FAIR. RWY DISPLACEMENT MRKG INCORRECT.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 1/19 - CTAF. REILS RWY 1 & 19; PAPI RWY 1 & 19 OPS CONSLY.

Fuel

  • SELF-SVC FUEL AVLB 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • RWY 01 HAS 10-20 FT HILL LCTD 150 FT W OF RWY 01, BEGINNING N OF THLD.

Contact

  • FAX 276-728-4544.

Attendance

  • WKEND ATTENDANCE: COORDINATE DRG RGLR WEEKLY BUS HRS.
  • AFT HRS TRML ACCESS AVBL S SIDE OF BLDG.
  • UNATNDD NEW YEAR'S DAY, EASTER, THANKSGIVING, & CHRISTMAS.
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About KHLX

Twin County (HLX · KHLX) is an airport in Galax Hillsville, VA, at 2,694 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,151 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHLX, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHLX have a control tower?

No. Twin County is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at KHLX?

Twin County has 1 runway; the longest is 4,151 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHLX?

Twin County is in Galax Hillsville, VA, at an elevation of 2,694 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.7660, -80.8236.

More about KHLX

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KHLX in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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