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WV63

Herold Airport

Craigsville, West VirginiaElevation 2,346 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,450 ft

NE/SW
Dimensions
1,450 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY NE
Traffic patternLeft
RWY SW
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

Herold Airport is in Craigsville, West Virginia. Field elevation 2,346 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMICHELLE HEROLD & TIMOTHY LESLIE
Manager phone304-742-1118
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAWV63
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)ELKINS
RegionWest Virginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.3346, -80.6531
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PLINE-M SOUTH END OF RWY UNLGTD.
›NSTD BATTERY-POWERED LEAD-IN LIGHTS.
›LDG SFC MARKED WITH REFLECTORS MOUNTED ON 2 FT STAKES.
›FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
›APCH NOT USED 43 FT PWR POLES CROSS LNDG STRIP SW END.
›ARPT LCTD IN TOWN AT JUNCTION OF SR 20 AND SR 55.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗WV63 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does WV63 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for WV63. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does WV63 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for WV63. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at WV63?
WV63 sits at 2,346 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for WV63?
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.