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VFRRaleigh County Memorial Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with clear skies and 10 SM visibility.
Wind Analysis
Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 5 knots. Runway 19 is favored with a 4-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.
Visibility & Ceiling
Visibility is 10 SM. Skies are clear with unlimited ceiling.
Temperature & Moisture
Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of -5°C, indicating very dry conditions.
Forecast Outlook
The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to remain VFR throughout the forecast period.
Pilot Recommendations
Conditions are favorable for visual flight.
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Airport Runway Layout
Runway Information
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
|
6,750 ft | 150 ft | ASP | 7° |
↑ 4.3 kt
•
↔ 2.5 kt
30° angle
|
| 10/28 | 5,000 ft | 100 ft | ASP | 94° |
↓ 2.9 kt
•
↔ 4.0 kt
126° angle
|
Weather Statistics - KBKW
8,479 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026Flight Rules Distribution
Raleigh County Memorial Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 16% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, April, October.
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Statistics computed from 8,479 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport - Airport Information
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About Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Overview
Raleigh County Memorial Airport serves the Beaver, West Virginia region as a medium-sized airport situated at 2,504 feet mean sea level. Located at coordinates 37.787300, -81.124199, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area with two paved runways capable of handling various aircraft operations.
Flying Conditions
Weather observations indicate predominantly visual flight rule (VFR) conditions 59.8% of the time, with marginal VFR conditions occurring 24.8% of observations. Temperature ranges from -18°C to 28°C, with an average of 6.5°C, suggesting significant seasonal variability. September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months, offering the most consistent flying conditions.
Notable Features
The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 01/19 at 6,750 feet and Runway 10/28 at 5,000 feet. Prevailing winds from the west (270°) average 8.1 knots, with occasional gusts up to 31 knots and calm conditions 13.2% of the time. The terrain and elevation suggest a mountainous regional context typical of West Virginia's topography.
Approach Considerations
Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with Runway 01/19 experiencing an average 6.2-knot crosswind and Runway 10/28 experiencing a 4.3-knot crosswind. Visibility averages 8.9 statute miles, with reduced visibility (below 3SM) occurring in only 4.1% of observations and fog present in 2.4% of reports. Pilots should anticipate generally stable approach conditions.
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