Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV30
- Coordinates
- 37.9487, -80.7165
- Elevation
- 3,446 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1969/12
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:29 AM | 09:29Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 10:01Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 01:20Z |
Plan a flight from WV30
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
3,300 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 50 ft R of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tree, 20 ft, 65 ft L of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNL · Rainelle | VOR | 116.60 | r115° / 4.5 NM |
| LWB · Greenbrier | VOR-DME | 116.05 | r296° / 16.2 NM |
| BKW · Beckley | VORTAC | 117.70 | r068° / 21.8 NM |
| SSU · White Sulphur Springs | VOR | 108.40 | r304° / 22.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV30. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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 WV30 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 WV30
Rainelle Airport (WV30) is an airport in Rainelle, WV, at 3,446 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV30, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV30 have a control tower?
No. Rainelle Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WV30?
Rainelle Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV30?
Rainelle Airport is in Rainelle, WV, at an elevation of 3,446 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.9487, -80.7165.
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