Simpson Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 3m 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 Simpson Airport
Simpson Airport is a small airport in Philippi, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,960 ft (597 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft / 457 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport (K79D), about 4.7 nm to the nnw.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 / 19 | 1,500 ft / 457 m | 50 ft | Turf-f | Unlit | Open |
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,648 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,749 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,792 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,881 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,854 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,949 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,946 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 397 ft | 2,602 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Simpson Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Simpson Airport located?
Simpson Airport is small airport located in Philippi, United States, at an elevation of 1,960 ft (597 m).
How many runways does Simpson Airport have?
Simpson Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 1,500 ft / 457 m.
What time zone is Simpson Airport in?
Simpson Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Simpson Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Simpson Airport is approximately 9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Simpson Airport?
The nearest airport to Simpson Airport is Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport (K79D), about 4.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Upshur County Regional Airport and Fairview Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Simpson Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.