Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9W3
- Coordinates
- 39.0934, -80.0259
- Elevation
- 1,960 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:22 AM | 09:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 01:22Z |
Plan a flight from 9W3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,500 ft × 50 ft · TURF-F- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKN · Elkins | VORTAC | 114.20 | r025° / 11.3 NM |
| CKB · Clarksburg | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r134° / 14.8 NM |
| MGW · Morgantown | VORTAC | 111.60 | r200° / 28.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9W3. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 9W3.
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 9W3 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 9W3
Simpson Airport (9W3) is an airport in Philippi, WV, at 1,960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9W3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 9W3?
Simpson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9W3?
Simpson Airport is in Philippi, WV, at an elevation of 1,960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0934, -80.0259.
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