Green Bank Observatory Airport Private
WV52 · Green Bank, WV · 2,710 ft elevation · var 7W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV52
- Coordinates
- 38.4308, -79.8255
- Elevation
- 2,710 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- 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
- 1983/06
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 09:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:47 PM | 00:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
Plan a flight from WV52
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.8 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12 · 127°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 3,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
3,500 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 127° mag · 120° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 451 ft, 2,175 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 307° mag · 300° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNICOM | 122.8 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKN · Elkins | VORTAC | 114.20 | r163° / 31.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV52. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ACKNOWLEDGED FOR RECORD PURPOSES.
- LAND BY PRIOR PERMISSION ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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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 WV52 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 WV52
Green Bank Observatory Airport (WV52) is an airport in Green Bank, WV, at 2,710 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV52, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV52 have a control tower?
No. Green Bank Observatory Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WV52?
Green Bank Observatory Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV52?
Green Bank Observatory Airport is in Green Bank, WV, at an elevation of 2,710 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.4308, -79.8255.
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