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Small airport

Cheat River Island Airport

ICAO 56WV🇺🇸 Rowlesburg
Coordinates
39.3258°N, 79.6617°W
Elevation
1,410 ft (430 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WV
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:36
Sunrise
06:07
Sunset
20:44
Civil dusk
21:15

About 14h 36m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Cheat River Island Airport

Cheat River Island Airport is a small airport in Rowlesburg, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,410 ft (430 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Dawson Army Air Field (K3G5), about 7.1 nm to the n.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 312,000 ft / 610 m50 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle410 ft3,169 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,127 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,261 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,238 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,136 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,094 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,202 ft
Obstacle410 ft3,189 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Cheat River Island Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cheat River Island Airport located?

Cheat River Island Airport is small airport located in Rowlesburg, United States, at an elevation of 1,410 ft (430 m).

How many runways does Cheat River Island Airport have?

Cheat River Island Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Cheat River Island Airport in?

Cheat River Island Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Cheat River Island Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Cheat River Island Airport is approximately 9.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Cheat River Island Airport?

The nearest airport to Cheat River Island Airport is Dawson Army Air Field (K3G5), about 7.1 nm to the n, followed by Moore Field and Mckee Sky Ranch Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Cheat River Island Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.