Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV63
- Coordinates
- 38.3346, -80.6531
- Elevation
- 2,346 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
- Activated
- 1973/03
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 05:27 AM | 09:27Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 09:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 00:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 01:21Z |
Plan a flight from WV63
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
1,450 ft × 100 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 1,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RNL · Rainelle | VOR | 116.60 | r023° / 22.8 NM |
| LWB · Greenbrier | VOR-DME | 116.05 | r345° / 30.8 NM |
| SSU · White Sulphur Springs | VOR | 108.40 | r338° / 38.1 NM |
| BKW · Beckley | VORTAC | 117.70 | r040° / 40 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV63. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- ARPT LCTD IN TOWN AT JUNCTION OF SR 20 AND SR 55.
- PLINE-M SOUTH END OF RWY UNLGTD.
- LDG SFC MARKED WITH REFLECTORS MOUNTED ON 2 FT STAKES.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
- NSTD BATTERY-POWERED LEAD-IN LIGHTS.
- APCH NOT USED 43 FT PWR POLES CROSS LNDG STRIP SW END.
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 WV63 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 WV63
Herold Airport (WV63) is an airport in Craigsville, WV, at 2,346 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV63 have a control tower?
No. Herold Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WV63?
Herold Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV63?
Herold Airport is in Craigsville, WV, at an elevation of 2,346 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.3346, -80.6531.
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