79D

VFR

PHILIPPI/BARBOUR COUNTY RGNL

PHILIPPI · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,755.4'
Longest RWY
3,275'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 79D
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,755.4'
MSL · field 1,755.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +3 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 79D

79D does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCKB (NORTH CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA) · 11.0 NM away. Conditions at 79D may differ.

METAR · KCKB

Observed 01:53Z

KCKB 280153Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02060033
Wind
130° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,785 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
VERLE BROWN
Address
26 N. MAIN ST, PHILIPPI WV 26416

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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130° · 6 kt
RWY 08
065°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 065° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,755 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored65° / 245°3,275 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', tree, 208' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 0
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)156', gnd, 3200' from thr, 550' R of cntrln, slope 19

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is fenced. The vehicle gate is locked. Only access is via the pedestrian gate.Show FAA
  • Runway 26 has a 500 foot drop-off 50 feet from the threshold.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Runway 08 has a 150 foot drop-off 112 feet from the threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Activate the runway end identifier lights for runway 08, the precision approach path indicators for runways 08 and 26, and the medium intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours self serve.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26There are 20 foot trees located 0 to 30 feet distant 50 feet right and left of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 08There are 20 foot trees located zero to 120 feet distant 45 feet left of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 08Runway 08 has omnidirectional runway end identifier lights.Show FAA
  • 08The approach slope ratio is zero to one at the displaced threshold over 30 foot trees located zero feet distant 45 feet left of runway 08.Show FAA
  • 26The approach slope ratio is zero to one at the displaced threshold over 30 foot trees located zero feet distant 199 feet right and 245 feet left of runway 26.Show FAA
  • 26There is a 186 foot ridge approximately 3200 feet from the threshold and 550 feet right of runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided trees off the approach end of runway 26 are removed or trimmed to remain below the 20 to 1 approach surface.Show FAA
  • OWNEROwner contact phone extension 2.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · 79D

Answer card
ICAO
79D
Name
PHILIPPI/BARBOUR COUNTY RGNL
Location
PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,755.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,755.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 3,275 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
130° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport sits in Philippi, West Virginia. The field elevation is 1,755.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 08/26, which is 3,275 ft long on asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 2,755 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure service is with Clarksburg on 121.15 and 284.65. The airport is fenced. The vehicle gate is locked. Access is through the pedestrian gate only.

The on-field FBO is Philippi-Barbour County Regional Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours. Published remarks matter here. Runway 26 has a steep drop-off near the threshold. Runway 08 has trees close to the approach end and more drop-off beyond the threshold. Wildlife is also reported in the area. Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to activate the runway end identifier lights, the PAPI and the medium intensity runway lights. This is a small non-towered field with terrain and obstacle awareness that deserves a careful arrival brief.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 79D and can a light twin use it?
79D has one runway, 08/26, at 3,275 ft. That is a short field by many standards. Performance planning matters. Check weight, density altitude and runway condition before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 2,755 ft MSL at this field.
Does 79D have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 79D. Plan on using non-ILS procedures. Verify current approach data in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
Is Philippi/Barbour County Regional Airport towered?
No. 79D is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic and lighting activation.
Which fuel is available on the field at 79D?
The on-field FBO is Philippi-Barbour County Regional Airport. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours.
What should I know about runway 08 and runway 26 at 79D?
Runway 08 has trees close to the approach side and a drop-off beyond the threshold. Runway 26 has a drop-off near the threshold plus trees near the approach end. Review the current Chart Supplement and plan a stabilized approach.
How do I activate the lights at 79D at night?
Lighting is available from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF 122.9 to activate the runway end identifier lights, the PAPI for runways 08 and 26 and the medium intensity runway lights.
Are there any access or security notes for the airport?
Yes. The airport is fenced. The vehicle gate is locked. Access is through the pedestrian gate only. Plan ground transport and entry before arrival.

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