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WV08

Island Airport

Chesapeake, West VirginiaElevation 600 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,800 ft

NW/SE
Dimensions
1,800 x 200 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY NW
Traffic patternRight
RWY SE
Traffic patternRight

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Island Airport is in Chesapeake, West Virginia. Field elevation 600 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerO. W. MEADOWS, JR.
Manager phone304-949-5714
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWV08
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)INDIANAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.2206, -81.5288
Distance from city0 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SKED TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN ISLAND & SHORE NOT AVBL.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›FOR CD CTC CHARLESTON APCH AT 304-344-5867 EXT 281.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WV08 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WV08 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WV08. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WV08 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WV08. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WV08?
WV08 sits at 600 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WV08?
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.