KMGW

VFR

MORGANTOWN MUNI/WALTER L BILL HART FLD

MORGANTOWN · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
1,243.7'
Longest RWY
5,199'18/36
Tower
07:00–23:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Before you fly into KMGW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–23:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
2,243.7'
MSL · field 1,243.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +8 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KMGW

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KMGW 280353Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01670039 $
Wind
150° @ 9G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,671 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
ZOB · CLEVELAND
NOTAM facility
MGW (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JONATHON VRABEL
Address
100 HART FIELD RD, MORGANTOWN WV 26505

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0500-0000
  • SAT-SUN · 0500-2300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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150° · 9 kt
RWY 18
163°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 163° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,244 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored163° / 343°5,199 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
185,199'5,199'5,199'5,199'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
365,199'5,199'5,199'5,199'VASI 4-box left(3°)

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 18
LS · CAT I
MGW
108.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KMGW · 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
100LLAA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • The fixed base operator hours are Monday through Friday from 0500 to 0000 and Saturday through Sunday from 0500 to 2300. The 24-hour phone number is 304-296-2359.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Clarksburg Approach at 304-842-2011. When approach is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC at 440-774-0226.Show FAA
  • Be alert for the possibility of turbulence in the vicinity of power plant stacks 3.6 miles north of the airfield during cold weather.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the MALSR on runway 18, the REIL on runway 36, the VASI on runway 36, the high intensity runway lights on runways 18 and 36, and the taxiway lights by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36The pavement classification number value for runway 18/36 is 340/F/C/W/T.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Prior permission is required 24 hours in advance for unscheduled aircraft operations. Call the airport manager at 304-291-7461.Show FAA
  • There is a landing fee for aircraft 5000 pounds and over.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KMGW

Answer card
ICAO
KMGW
Name
MORGANTOWN MUNI/WALTER L BILL HART FLD
Location
MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
1,243.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,243.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2300
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,199 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Morgantown Muni/Walter L Bill Hart Fld sits in Morgantown, West Virginia. Field elevation is 1,243.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 5,199 ft of asphalt. The tower is open daily from 0700 to 2300. One ILS approach is published for runway 18.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The field is served by Morgantown Municipal Airport on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call ahead if you need current service details. The published remarks also say the airport uses CTAF to activate runway and taxiway lighting when the tower is closed.

This is a controlled field with published approach control and ground frequencies. Expect normal towered-airport procedures. The remarks also call out deer and birds on and near the airport. Cold weather can bring turbulence near power plant stacks 3.6 miles north of the field. Aircraft 5,000 lb and over are subject to a landing fee. Unscheduled operations need prior permission 24 hours in advance. For a first visit, verify the current Chart Supplement, then call the airport manager or the FBO directly if you need anything operational before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMGW?
KMGW has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,199 ft long and paved with asphalt.
Does KMGW have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 18.
What are the tower hours at Morgantown Muni/Walter L Bill Hart Fld?
The tower is open from 0700 to 2300. Outside those hours, use CTAF for lighting activation and normal non-towered procedures.
What is the pattern altitude at KMGW?
The facts block does not publish a pattern altitude for KMGW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Which FBO is on the field at KMGW?
Morgantown Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a landing fee at KMGW?
Yes. The published remarks say aircraft 5,000 lb and over are subject to a landing fee. Confirm the current details with the airport operator or the FBO before arrival.
Do I need prior permission to operate into KMGW?
Yes for unscheduled operations. The published remarks require prior permission 24 hours in advance. Call the airport manager at 304-291-7461.
What should I watch for on approach to KMGW in cold weather?
The published remarks warn about turbulence near power plant stacks 3.6 miles north of the airfield during cold weather. Deer and birds are also reported on and near the airport.

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