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8WV3

Snowshoe Airport

Mingo, West VirginiaElevation 3,260 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,620 ft

10/28
Dimensions
4,620 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 10
Displaced threshold790 ft
RWY 28

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Snowshoe Airport is in Mingo, West Virginia. Field elevation 3,260 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDANNY CREECH
Manager phone318-605-5400
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA8WV3
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.5061, -80.0234
Distance from city2 NM ENE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗8WV3 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 8WV3 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 8WV3. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 8WV3 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 8WV3. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 8WV3?
8WV3 sits at 3,260 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 8WV3?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.