KUSW

VFR

BOGGS FLD

SPENCER · WEST VIRGINIA

Elev
928.3'
Longest RWY
4,549'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KUSW
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,928.3'
MSL · field 928.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +11 · X/W 12 kt R

METAR & TAF KUSW

KUSW does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCRW (WEST VIRGINIA INTL YEAGER) · 29.2 NM away. Conditions at KUSW may differ.

METAR · KCRW

Observed 01:54Z

KCRW 280154Z 14016G24KT 10SM FEW150 OVC250 22/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02170056 $
Wind
140° @ 16G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 6°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,904 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
CINCINNATI
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
EKN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RICHARD C. BOGGS
Address
P.O. BOX 1001, SPENCER WV 25276

Flight service · Hours

FSS EKN
ELKINS703-724-42881-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 16 kt
RWY 10
084°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
12 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 084° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,928 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored84° / 264°4,549 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
28160', gnd, 4200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 10
KUSW · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,SURV

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • Wildlife and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA
  • Occasional radio-controlled model aircraft operations occur on the runway midfield.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Charleston Approach at 304-344-5867 extension 281.Show FAA
  • There is a nonstandard runway safety area with a 50-foot hill located 170 feet from each side of the runway centerline.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA
  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 10/28 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours by self-service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 10There is 10-foot brush located 30 feet from the runway 10 end.Show FAA
  • 28There is 10-foot brush located 30 feet from the runway 28 end.Show FAA
  • 10Pavement markings on runway 10 are faded.Show FAA
  • 28Pavement markings on runway 28 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • See airspace letter dated November 6, 1998 for conditions.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude for single and multi-engine aircraft is 1000 feet. For turbine and large aircraft, it is 1500 feet.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport physical address is 217 Airfield Road, Spencer, West Virginia 25726.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUSW

Answer card
ICAO
KUSW
Name
BOGGS FLD
Location
SPENCER, WEST VIRGINIA
Elevation
928.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,928.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 4,549 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 16 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

BOGGS FLD sits in Spencer, West Virginia. The field elevation is 928.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 10/28, which is 4,549 ft long on asphalt. There is no control tower. Approach and departure service is handled by Charleston on 124.1 and 269.125. No ILS approaches are published here.

For light piston traffic, the published pattern altitude is 1,000 ft AGL. The remarks also list 1,500 ft for turbine and large aircraft. Medium intensity runway lights on 10/28 are pilot-activated on CTAF. The rotating beacon is also CTAF-activated. Fuel is available 24 hours by self-service. That matters if you are planning an early arrival or a late departure.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need services. The published remarks also note brush near both runway ends. They note faded markings on both runway directions. They also note occasional model aircraft activity on the runway midfield. First-time visitors should review the current Chart Supplement and the airspace letter dated November 6, 1998 before flying in. Clearance delivery is handled through Charleston Approach at the published phone number in the remarks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KUSW for light aircraft?
The published pattern altitude for single and multi-engine aircraft is 1,000 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at about 1,928.3 ft MSL based on the field elevation.
What is the longest runway at BOGGS FLD?
KUSW has one runway. Runway 10/28 is the longest runway at 4,549 ft on asphalt.
Does KUSW have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KUSW. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is BOGGS FLD towered?
No. KUSW is an untowered airport, so you will use CTAF 122.725 for self-announce traffic calls.
What are the tower or approach frequencies at KUSW?
There is no control tower. Published approach and departure frequencies are 124.1 and 269.125 for Charleston.
Is 100LL available at KUSW?
Yes. The remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours by self-service. Verify current availability with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone if you need to plan a fuel stop.
Which FBOs are on the field at KUSW?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at BOGGS FLD?
Watch for brush near both runway ends and faded pavement markings on both directions. The remarks also note occasional model aircraft operations on the runway midfield, so a careful CTAF scan is smart.

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