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Green Bank Observatory Airport

ICAO WV52🇺🇸 Green Bank
Coordinates
38.4308°N, 79.8255°W
Elevation
2,710 ft (826 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-WV
Time zone
New York(UTC-04:00)
Magnetic variation
9° W

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:39
Sunrise
06:10
Sunset
20:42
Civil dusk
21:13

About 14h 33m 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 Green Bank Observatory Airport

Green Bank Observatory Airport is a small airport in Green Bank, United States. It sits at an elevation of 2,710 ft (826 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft / 1,067 m with a hard surface. It observes America/New York local time. The nearest airport is Deer Creek Farm Airport (WV00), about 2.7 nm to the nne.

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
12 / 303,500 ft / 1,067 m50 ftAsphUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
UNICUNICOM122.800 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
EVERS CENTER 0630-SS & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger11000 ft MSLFL180
EVERS LOW 0630-SS & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger1000 ft GND11000 ft MSL
EXCLUDED FROM EVERS LOWSpecial useDangerGND2500 ft GND

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Green Bank Telescope584 ft2,844 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Green Bank Observatory Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Green Bank Observatory Airport located?

Green Bank Observatory Airport is small airport located in Green Bank, United States, at an elevation of 2,710 ft (826 m).

How many runways does Green Bank Observatory Airport have?

Green Bank Observatory Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,500 ft / 1,067 m.

What time zone is Green Bank Observatory Airport in?

Green Bank Observatory Airport is in the America/New York time zone (UTC-04:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Green Bank Observatory Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Green Bank Observatory 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 Green Bank Observatory Airport?

The nearest airport to Green Bank Observatory Airport is Deer Creek Farm Airport (WV00), about 2.7 nm to the nne, followed by Snowshoe Airport and Hannah Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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