Michaels Farms Airport Private
WV17 · Martinsburg, WV · 510 ft elevation · var 9W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV17
- Coordinates
- 39.3934, -78.1558
- Elevation
- 510 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9W
- Sectional chart
- WASHINGTON
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Airport phone
- 703-724-4288
- Activated
- 1990/11
- Distance from city
- 8 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:14 AM | 09:14Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 09:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 01:16Z |
Plan a flight from WV17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,000 ft × 90 ft · TURF-DIRT- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 25 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRB · Martinsburg | VORTAC | 112.10 | r279° / 14.3 NM |
| HGR · Hagerstown | VOR | 109.80 | r224° / 23 NM |
| LDN · Linden | VORTAC | 114.30 | r010° / 32.4 NM |
| THS · St Thomas | VORTAC | 115.00 | r203° / 33.8 NM |
| FDK · Frederick | VOR | 109.00 | r276° / 36.2 NM |
| ESL · Kessel | VOR-DME | 110.80 | r081° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR DALGT OPNS ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC POTOMAC APCH AT 866-709-4993.
Nearby airports
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About WV17
Michaels Farms Airport (WV17) is an airport in Martinsburg, WV, at 510 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV17 have a control tower?
No. Michaels Farms Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WV17?
Michaels Farms Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV17?
Michaels Farms Airport is in Martinsburg, WV, at an elevation of 510 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3934, -78.1558.
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