WV52
Green Bank Observatory Airport
Green Bank, West VirginiaElevation 2,710 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
12/30
RWY 12
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 30
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Green Bank Observatory Airport is in Green Bank, West Virginia. Field elevation 2,710 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHAEL J HOLSTINE
Manager phone304-456-2011
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWV52
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.4308, -79.8255
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.8
UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACKNOWLEDGED FOR RECORD PURPOSES.
›LAND BY PRIOR PERMISSION ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WV52 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WV52. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WV52 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WV52. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WV52?
WV52 sits at 2,710 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WV52?
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.