KMRB

VFR

EASTERN WV RGNL/SHEPHERD FLD

MARTINSBURG · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
564.8'
Longest RWY
8,815'08/26
Tower
1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, OT BY NOTAM
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR19:53Z
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Before you fly into KMRB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, OT BY NOTAM local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,564.8'
MSL · field 564.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 08
H/W +1 · X/W 7 kt R

METAR & TAF KMRB

Current METAR

Observed 19:53Z

KMRB 271953Z 15007KT 110V200 10SM CLR 21/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02060061
Wind
150° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.18 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,098 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
MRB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WILLIAM E. WALKUP
Address
170 AVIATION WAY, STE 105, MARTINSBURG WV 25405

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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150° · 7 kt
RWY 08
063°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
7 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 08

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 08 · 063° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,565 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored63° / 243°8,815 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
088,815'8,815'8,215'8,215'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
268,815'8,815'8,815'7,815'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR64', tree, 768' from thr, 230' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 26
LS · CAT I
EXW
108.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 26
KMRB · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

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
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

  • Taxiway D is closed past the private hangar 1750 feet south of taxiway E.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach on 132.075 or if unavailable call 866-709-4993.Show FAA
  • Caution: BASH phase two is in effect from October 1 to April 30.Show FAA
  • Military Air National Guard: All military aircraft must contact Pikeside on frequency 297.9 twenty minutes prior to landing and prior to engine start. DSN 242-5205, commercial 304-616-5205. Flight plans may be filed by electronic flight bag or other flight plan filing software. Send to 167.AW.AIRFIELD.MANAGEMENT@US.AF.MIL.Show FAA
  • Runway 26 is a military assault landing zone and has priority markings.Show FAA
  • Additional runway 08/26 weight-bearing bridges are 2S-175; 2D/D1-568; 2T-585; C5-840.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B is closed from the fuel farm south.Show FAA
  • Customs is not available and this airport is not a port of entry.Show FAA
  • Deer and birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • No grass landings are permitted.Show FAA
  • FAA aircraft rescue and fire fighting index is day and night NFPA category 8; index E category 10 equipment is available.Show FAA
  • Military Air National Guard quiet hours are 0400 to 1200 Zulu Monday through Friday, and 2100 to 1300 Zulu Saturday through Sunday.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights for runway 26; runway end identifier lights for runway 08; precision approach path indicators for runways 08 and 26; and high intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26 on the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is full service from 0700 to 1900. After hours call 304-262-2507. Self service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA
  • A++Jet A plus plus fuel is full service from 0700 to 1900. After hours call 304-262-2507.Show FAA
  • AJet A fuel is full service from 0700 to 1900. After hours call 304-262-2507.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26See general remarks for additional weight bearings.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26The approach ratio is 34 to 1 at the displaced threshold of runway 26.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Landing fee applies for aircraft greater than 5000 pounds gross weight. Military, federal, state, and based aircraft are exempt.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is rectangular 1600 feet mean sea level (1035 feet above ground level) for light and rotary wing aircraft; 2100 feet mean sea level (1535 feet above ground level) for heavy aircraft; overhead is 2100 feet mean sea level (1535 feet above ground level).Show FAA
  • 08/26Runway 26 surface consists of the first 590 feet concrete, the middle 7125 feet asphalt, and the last 1100 feet concrete.Show FAA

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Key facts · KMRB

Answer card
ICAO
KMRB
Name
EASTERN WV RGNL/SHEPHERD FLD
Location
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
564.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,564.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 1200-0400Z++ MON-FRI, 1300-2100Z++ SAT-SUN, OT BY NOTAM
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 8,815 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
14
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 08

Eastern WV Rgnl/Shepherd Fld is in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Field elevation is 564.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 8,815 ft long with asphalt and concrete surface sections. The field has a control tower. Published tower hours are 1200-0400Z++ Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 1300-2100Z++ Saturday and Sunday. Tower service is OT by NOTAM.

Runway 26 has an ILS approach. That is the main precision option on the field. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. The published traffic pattern note gives 1,600 ft MSL for light and rotary wing aircraft. Heavy aircraft use 2,100 ft MSL. Overhead is 2,100 ft MSL. Runway 26 is also marked as a military assault landing zone. Taxiway B is closed from the fuel farm south. Plan your taxi carefully.

MRB Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. 100LL is full service from 0700 to 1900. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day. Jet A plus plus is full service from 0700 to 1900. Customs is not available. This is not a port of entry. For a first-time arrival, watch the tower hours, the runway 26 military markings and the taxiway closure. Check current procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMRB for light aircraft?
The published traffic pattern altitude for light and rotary wing aircraft is 1,600 ft MSL. That is 1,035 ft AGL based on the listed field elevation.
Does KMRB have an ILS approach?
Yes. The facts list one ILS approach. It serves runway 26.
What are the tower hours at KMRB?
Published tower hours are 1200-0400Z++ Monday through Friday. Weekend hours are 1300-2100Z++ Saturday and Sunday. Tower service is OT by NOTAM.
Which FBO is on the field at KMRB?
MRB Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is self-serve 100LL available at KMRB?
Yes. The published remarks say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Full-service 100LL is available from 0700 to 1900.
Is KMRB a port of entry for customs?
No. The facts say customs is not available. The airport is not a port of entry.
What should I know about runway 26 at KMRB?
Runway 26 is 8,815 ft long. It is also marked as a military assault landing zone with priority markings. Review the current procedures before arrival.
Are there any taxiway restrictions at KMRB?
Yes. Taxiway B is closed from the fuel farm south. Plan for that restriction before you taxi.

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