Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV08
- Coordinates
- 38.2206, -81.5288
- Elevation
- 600 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1967/03
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 05:31 AM | 09:31Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 10:03Z |
| Sunset | 08:53 PM | 00:53Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:24 PM | 01:24Z |
Plan a flight from WV08
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NW
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy NW at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NW/SE
1,800 ft × 200 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVQ · Charleston | VORTAC | 117.40 | r127° / 13.8 NM |
| BKW · Beckley | VORTAC | 117.70 | r330° / 32.7 NM |
| RNL · Rainelle | VOR | 116.60 | r298° / 37.2 NM |
| HNN · Henderson | VORTAC | 115.90 | r147° / 39.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV08. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- SKED TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN ISLAND & SHORE NOT AVBL.
- FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 304-344-5867 EXT 281.
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 WV08 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 WV08
Island Airport (WV08) is an airport in Chesapeake, WV, at 600 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 WV08, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV08 have a control tower?
No. Island Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WV08?
Island Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV08?
Island Airport is in Chesapeake, WV, at an elevation of 600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2206, -81.5288.
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