Airport information
- FAA LID
- 75WV
- Coordinates
- 39.1659, -80.6508
- Elevation
- 1,008 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2009/03
- Distance from city
- 10 SE
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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 09:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:52 PM | 00:52Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from 75WV
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,700 ft × 30 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 65 ft
- Heading
- 212° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 65 ft, 880 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CKB · Clarksburg | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r258° / 18.6 NM |
| EKN · Elkins | VORTAC | 114.20 | r308° / 29.8 NM |
| JPU · Parkersburg | VORTAC | 108.60 | r119° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 75WV. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS AND PVT USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
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 75WV 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 75WV
Nicholson Airport (75WV) is an airport in West Union, WV, at 1,008 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 75WV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 75WV have a control tower?
No. Nicholson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 75WV?
Nicholson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 75WV?
Nicholson Airport is in West Union, WV, at an elevation of 1,008 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1659, -80.6508.
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