Airport information
- FAA LID
- 38WV
- Coordinates
- 39.3253, -78.4256
- Elevation
- 810 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 703-724-4288
- Activated
- 2005/08
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:15 AM | 09:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 09:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:44 PM | 00:44Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from 38WV
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
1,800 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
- Displaced threshold
- 1,000 ft
- Heading
- 224° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESL · Kessel | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r083° / 26.9 NM |
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r269° / 27 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r346° / 30.1 NM |
| GRV · Grantsville | VOR-DME | 112.30 | r129° / 34.4 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r237° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 38WV. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- APPROACH TO RWY 24 IS ACROSS CACAPON RIVER.
- LAND RWY 24 AND TAKEOFF RWY 06.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- PAY PHONE AVAILABLE.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 38WV in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 38WV
River's Edge Farm Airport (38WV) is an airport in Capon Bridge, WV, at 810 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 38WV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 38WV have a control tower?
No. River's Edge Farm Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 38WV?
River's Edge Farm Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 38WV?
River's Edge Farm Airport is in Capon Bridge, WV, at an elevation of 810 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3253, -78.4256.
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