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· METAR03:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 79D PHILIPPI/BARBOUR COUNTY RGNL showing runway layout — runways 08/26
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 26
H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

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 03:53Z

KCKB 120353Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02170206
Wind
180° @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
3,029 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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180° · 3 kt
RWY 26
245°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 245° · 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 79D PHILIPPI/BARBOUR COUNTY RGNL in PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 26
79D · IAP
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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

  • RWY 26 500 FT DROP-OFF 50 FT FM THR.
  • RWY 08 150 FT DROP-OFF 112 FT FM THR.
  • WILDLIFE INVOF ARPT.
  • AIRPORT FENCED. VEHICLE GATE LOCKED. ONLY ACCESS VIA PEDESTRIAN GATE.
  • FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTIVATE REIL RWY 08; PAPI RWYS 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR. SELF SERVE.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 0820 FT TREES, 0-120 FT DSTC, 45 FT L.
  • 2620 FT TREES 0-30 FT DSTC 50 FT R/L.
  • 08OMNIDIRECTIONAL REILS.
  • 08APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 30 FT TREES, 0 FT DSTC, 45 FT L.
  • 26APCH RATIO 0:1 AT DSPLCD THR OVR 30 FT TREES, 0 FT DSTC 199 FT R, 245 FT L.
  • 26186 FT RIDGE APRXLY 3200 FT FM THR; 550 FT R.

Other notes

  • PRVDD TREES OFF THE APCH END OF RWY 26 ARE REMOVED OR TRIMMED TO REMAIN BLO 20:1 APCH SURFACE.
  • OWNEREXT 2

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

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
180° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

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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