Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV70
- Coordinates
- 38.9562, -79.7887
- Elevation
- 2,600 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1998/02
- Distance from city
- 5 E
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 | 05:22 AM | 09:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 09:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 00:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:20 PM | 01:20Z |
Plan a flight from WV70
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,400 ft × 90 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKN · Elkins | VORTAC | 114.20 | r087° / 14.7 NM |
| CKB · Clarksburg | VOR-DME | 112.60 | r132° / 28.6 NM |
| MGW · Morgantown | VORTAC | 111.60 | r180° / 36.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV70. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DEER IN AREA.
- RWY 18 RIDGE 500 FT FM THR.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
Nearby airports
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About WV70
Fairview Airport (WV70) is an airport in Elkins, WV, at 2,600 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV70, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV70 have a control tower?
No. Fairview Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WV70?
Fairview Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV70?
Fairview Airport is in Elkins, WV, at an elevation of 2,600 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9562, -79.7887.
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