Why go
- Independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Served by Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).
History
Lynchburg is an independent city in Virginia, United States. Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the James River, it had a population of 79,009 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th-most populous city in Virginia. It is nicknamed the "City of Seven Hills" or the "Hill City." Lynchburg was founded in 1757 by John Lynch, a Quaker ferry operator and abolitionist. During the American Civil War, Lynchburg's strategic importance helped it remain the only major city in Virginia not recaptured by Union forces before the war's end.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (DH8) · 1 route: Charlotte
- US Airways US (Dash 8-300, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Charlotte*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LYH has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Charlotte).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Lynchburg, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.