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Small airport

Harriman and West Airport

ICAO KAQWLocal AQW🇺🇸 North Adams
Coordinates
42.6959°N, 73.1704°W
Elevation
654 ft (199 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MA
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
13.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:59
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:00

About 14h 55m 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 Harriman and West Airport

Harriman and West Airport

Harriman-and-West Airport, also known as Harriman & West or Harriman-West, is a public airport located three nautical miles (5 km) west of the central business district of North Adams, a city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is owned by the City of North Adams and is operated by a five-member Airport Commission.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced4,300 ft / 1,311 m100 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS134.775 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,470 ft
Obstacle2,493 ft
Obstacle2,470 ft
Obstacle2,569 ft
Obstacle2,595 ft
Obstacle2,546 ft
Obstacle2,507 ft
Wind turbine2,037 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Harriman and West Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Harriman and West Airport?

The ICAO code for Harriman and West Airport is KAQW.

Where is Harriman and West Airport located?

Harriman and West Airport is small airport located in North Adams, United States, at an elevation of 654 ft (199 m).

How many runways does Harriman and West Airport have?

Harriman and West Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,300 ft / 1,311 m.

What time zone is Harriman and West Airport in?

Harriman and West Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Harriman and West Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Harriman and West Airport is approximately 13.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Harriman and West Airport?

The nearest airport to Harriman and West Airport is William H Morse State Airport (KDDH), about 12.2 nm to the nnw, followed by Kendalls Lndg Area Airport and Meerwarth Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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