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Small airport

Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport

ICAO K79DLocal 79D🇺🇸 Philippi
Coordinates
39.1662°N, 80.0626°W
Elevation
1,755 ft (535 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WV
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9° W

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:22
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
19:53
Civil dusk
20:20

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 Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport

Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport is a small airport in Philippi, United States. It sits at an elevation of 1,755 ft (535 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft / 975 m. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Simpson Airport (9W3), about 4.7 nm to the sse.

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.

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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)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08 / 263,200 ft / 975 m50 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFCTAF122.900 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2608 · effective Aug 6, 2026 – Sep 3, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (1)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Showing 2 of 2 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle397 ft2,890 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,887 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,884 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,890 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,917 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,910 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,861 ft
Obstacle397 ft2,917 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport located?

Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport is small airport located in Philippi, United States, at an elevation of 1,755 ft (535 m).

How many runways does Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport have?

Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,200 ft / 975 m.

What time zone is Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport in?

Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Philippi Barbour County Regional 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 Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport?

The nearest airport to Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport is Simpson Airport (9W3), about 4.7 nm to the sse, followed by North Central West Virginia Airport and Upshur County Regional Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.