KCRW

VFR

WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER

CHARLESTON · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
947.1'
Longest RWY
6,715'05/23
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:54Z
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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 05
H/W +1 · X/W 11 kt R

METAR & TAF KCRW

Current METAR

Observed 00:54Z

KCRW 280054Z 13011G22KT 10SM SCT150 OVC250 23/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145 T02330044 $
Wind
130° @ 11G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
23°C / 4°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,072 ft
Ceiling
25,000 ft AGL
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

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130° · 11 kt
RWY 05
041°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
11 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 041° · 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • Military aircraft rescue and fire fighting: C-130 Air National Guard operates at a permanent reduced level of service for manning and critical level of service on weekend federal holidays. Contact airfield management at DSN 366-6240 or 304-341-6240 for updated ARFF status.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 has an engineered materials arresting system 328 feet in length by 170 feet in width located at the departure end.Show FAA
  • Military Air National Guard airfield management operations are open 1200 to 2100 Zulu Monday through Friday and during unit training assembly weekends. Prior permission required for all aircraft 48 hours prior for servicing and use of park ramps. File prior permission required number in the remarks section on the flight plan. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Available weekends for other than operations, contact airfield management operations at DSN 366-6240 or 6200, 304-341-6240 or 6200. Aircraft must meet prior permission required time plus or minus one hour or will be considered canceled. Update changes after hour call DSN 366-6301 or 304-341-6301. Nonstandard pavement markings on Air National Guard ramp. Command post DSN 366-6250 or 6256, 304-341-6250 or 6256. Explosives prohibited. BASH Phase II bird hazard is in effect from March 1 to May 31 and August 1 to October 31 annually. Contact airfield management for current bird watch conditions.Show FAA
  • Fuel service is provided by Capital Jet Center. Contact 304-346--9977.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Military miscellaneous aircraft rescue and fire fighting is provided by the United States Air Force. The ARFF index is ICAO Index 4 and FAA Index B.Show FAA
  • Fuel service is A++ military grade.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value is 950/F/D/X/T.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Runway 23 has military assault landing zone and precision instrument markings.Show FAA

Arresting gear

  • 23_EMASAn engineered material arresting system 328 feet in length by 170 feet in width is located at the departure end of runway 23.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Landing fee is not applicable to based aircraft.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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
130° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 05

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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