KEKN

VFR

ELKINS/RANDOLPH COUNTY (JENNINGS RANDOLPH FLD)

ELKINS · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,987.2'
Longest RWY
4,544'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:51Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KEKN
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,000.2'
MSL · field 1,987.2' + 1,013 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KEKN

Current METAR

Observed 23:51Z

KEKN 272351Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02060028 10250 20206 51008 $
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.09 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,973 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 S
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
Pattern altitude
1,013 ft AGL · 3,000 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARY ALICE RICOTTILLI
Address
400 AIRPORT RD, ELKINS WV 26241

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0830-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 7 kt
RWY 14
122°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 122° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,000 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored122° / 302°4,544 ftASPHStandard L
05/2332° / 212°4,501 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1468', tree, 600' from thr, 285' R of cntrln, slope 5
3290', trees, 201' from thr, 235' R of cntrln, slope 0
0545', trees, 201' from thr, 176' R of cntrln, slope 0
23PAPI 2-box left(5°)258', ant, 2135' from thr, 480' R of cntrln, slope 7

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 · 1

RWY 00X
DD · CAT I
OUW
109.9
LDA-C
KEKN · 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
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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
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

  • For after hours service, call the airport manager during business hours.Show FAA
  • Runway 23 has 68-foot athletic field lights located 550 feet south of the runway centerline.Show FAA
  • Uncontrolled vehicles cross the runway 32 threshold.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Washington ARTCC at 703-771-3587.Show FAA
  • Runways 05/23 and 14/32 have 2 to 12 inch deep drainage structures on paved shoulders.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated medium intensity runway lights are on runway 05/23 and runway end identifier lights on runway 23 operate on frequency 122.9.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AAll fueling is 24-hour self service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 00XThis runway exists to support the OUW localizer-type directional aid with distance measuring equipment associated with this airport.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 05There are 30-foot trees 64 to 199 feet distant, 248 feet right of runway 05.Show FAA
  • 32There are 156-foot trees 110 feet distant, 220 feet left, and a 30-foot hangar 0 feet distant, 149 feet left of runway 32.Show FAA
  • 23Runway 23 has omni-directional runway end identifier lights.Show FAA
  • 32Runway markings are faded on runway 32.Show FAA
  • 14Runway markings are faded on runway 14.Show FAA
  • 23Runway 23 has a non-standard 5 degree glide angle precision approach path indicator.Show FAA
  • 05There is an 86-foot antenna 850 feet from the runway end, 180 feet right. The approach slope is 11 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 32The approach slope is 8 to 1 at the displaced threshold over a 156-foot tree located 1400 feet distant and 300 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided daylight visual flight rules only.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KEKN

Answer card
ICAO
KEKN
Name
ELKINS/RANDOLPH COUNTY (JENNINGS RANDOLPH FLD)
Location
ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,987.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,000.2 ft MSL (1,013 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 4,544 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

KEKN is in Elkins, West Virginia. The field elevation is 1,987.2 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 4,544 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 123.6. Approach control is handled by Clarksburg on 121.15 or 284.65.

The airport has one ILS approach. Published pattern altitude is 1,013 ft AGL, which is 3,000.2 ft MSL. That matters here because the field sits high enough that density altitude can bite in warm weather. The published remarks also call this a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius.

The on-field FBO is Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist. If you need after-hours service, call the airport manager during business hours. Be ready for a few local quirks. Runway 14 and runway 32 markings are faded. Runway 23 has REILs. There are obstructions near both ends, including trees near runway 05 and a tall antenna near the runway 05 approach. Uncontrolled vehicles also cross the runway 32 threshold. Keep your scan active on the ground and on short final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KEKN?
Pattern altitude is 1,013 ft AGL. That is 3,000.2 ft MSL.
Is KEKN towered or uncontrolled?
KEKN has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.6 and monitor the published approach frequencies when coordinating with ATC.
What ILS approach is available at KEKN?
KEKN has one ILS approach. The facts list runway ends as 00X for the approach data, so verify the current Chart Supplement for the exact runway end and any notes before you fly it.
Which runway is longest at KEKN?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway at 4,544 ft. It is asphalt.
What fuel is available at the KEKN FBO?
The on-field FBO is Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL, JET A and JET A Prist.
Are there any runway or approach hazards at KEKN?
Yes. Runway 05 has an 86-foot antenna near the approach path and trees close to the right side. Runway 32 has a steep approach slope over a 156-foot tree. Runway 32 threshold vehicle crossings are published.
Is KEKN affected by cold temperature operations?
Yes. The airport is published as a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 19 degrees Celsius.
Can I get after-hours service at KEKN?
The remarks say to call the airport manager during business hours for after-hours service. If you are planning a late arrival, confirm availability before you launch.

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