KCRW

VFR

WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER

CHARLESTON · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
947.1'
Longest RWY
6,715'05/23
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR09:54Z
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Before you fly into KCRW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,947.1'
MSL · field 947.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KCRW

Current METAR

Observed 09:54Z

KCRW 120954Z 22007KT 10SM SCT050 SCT070 24/21 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02390206 $
Wind
220° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,242 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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
CRW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MS DOMINIQUE RANIERI, ESQ., C.M.
Address
100 AIRPORT ROAD SUITE 175, CHARLESTON WV 25311

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
220° · 7 kt
RWY 23
221°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 221° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,947 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored41° / 221°6,715 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
056,715'6,715'6,215'6,215'PAPI 4-box left(3°)223', pole, 3950' from thr, 950' R of cntrln, slope 16
236,715'6,715'6,715'6,215'VASI 4-box right(3°)ALSF1136', pole, 4300' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 30

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 KCRW WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER in CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA, showing runways 05/23 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 2

RWY 05
LD · CAT I
HCV
110.3
RWY 23
LD · CAT I
CRW
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 05
KCRW · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • DEER & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • MILITARY: ANG: AFLD MGMT OPS OPR 1200-2100Z++ MON-FRI, AND UNIT TRNG ASSEMBLY (UTA) WKND. PPR REQ FOR ALL ACFT 48 HR PRIOR FOR SVCG AND USE OF PARK RAMPS. FILE PPR NR IN RMK SEC ON FLT PLAN. CLSD SAT-SUN AND HOL. AVBL WKND FOR OBO, CTC AFLD MGMT OPS DSN 366-6240/6200, C304-341-6240/6200. ACFT MUST MEET PPR TIME +/- 1 HR OR WILL BE CONSDR CNXED, UPDATE CHNG AFTER HR CALL DSN 366-6301 OR C304-341-6301. NSTD PAVEMENT MRK ON ANG RAMP. COMD POST DSN 366-6250/6256, C304-341-6250/6256. EXPLOSIVES PROH. BASH PHASE II BIRD IN EFF 1 MAR-31 MAY AND 1 AUG-31 OCT ANNUALLY. CTC AFLD MGMT FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
  • FUEL SERVICE-CAPITAL JET CENTER CTC 304-346--9977.
  • SERVICE-FUEL: A++(MIL).
  • RWY 23 ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 328 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER.
  • MILITARY: MISC: ARFF PROVIDED BY USAF. ARFF ICAO INDEX 4/FAA INDEX B.
  • MILITARY: ARFF: C-130 ANG OPERATING AT PERM REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC (RLS) FOR MANNING; CRITICAL LEVEL OF SVC (CLS) ON WKD FEDERAL HOL. CTC AFLD MGMT DSN 366-6240, C304-341-6240 FOR UPDATED ARFF STATUS.

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23PCR VALUE: 950/F/D/X/T

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23RWY 23 MIL ASSAULT LDG ZONE AND PRECISION INSTR MARKINGS.

Arresting gear

  • 23_EMASENGINEERED MATERIAL ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 328 FT IN LENGTH BY 170 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT THE DER 23.

Other notes

  • PRIOR TO 1959.
  • LNDG FEE NOT APPLICABLE TO BASED ACFT.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KCRW

Answer card
ICAO
KCRW
Name
WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER
Location
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
947.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,947.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 6,715 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
16
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
220° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

West Virginia Intl Yeager is in Charleston, West Virginia. The field elevation is 947.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 05/23, which is 6,715 ft long. The airport is towered 24 hours a day. Two ILS approaches are published, one for runway 05 and one for runway 23.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston traffic, plan on 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the working pattern around 1,947 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go if you need a published pattern or any local noise notes.

Capital Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Fuel service is listed as A++ military grade. If you need current ramp or servicing details, call the FBO directly at (304) 346-9977.

This is a Class C field with military activity mixed in. The remarks call out bird and deer activity near the airport. They also note an EMAS at the departure end of runway 23. Runway 23 also has military assault landing zone and precision instrument markings. Airfield management has restricted access rules for military ramps. Civilian crews should verify any prior permission or ramp use requirements before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCRW?
KCRW has one runway, 05/23. It is 6,715 ft long and paved asphalt.
What ILS approaches are available at West Virginia Intl Yeager?
There are 2 ILS approaches. They serve runway 05 and runway 23.
What is the pattern altitude at KCRW?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCRW towered?
Yes. Charleston tower is open 24 hours.
What FBO is on the field at KCRW?
Capital Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Does KCRW have bird or wildlife hazards?
Yes. The published remarks say deer and birds are present on and near the airport. Plan for that on taxi, takeoff and landing.
Does runway 23 at KCRW have EMAS?
Yes. The remarks say runway 23 has an EMAS at the departure end. The published length is 328 ft by 170 ft.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KCRW?
This is a Class C airport in Charleston with military activity on the field. Check the current Chart Supplement and coordinate with the airport operator or the FBO directly if you need ramp access, prior permission, or current operating restrictions.

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