Yeager Airport

KCRW / CRW

Charleston, US

Last Updated
Mar 5, 01:28Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
01:28Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
0 kt
--
Visibility
7,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KCRW 050128Z 00000KT 3/4SM BR FEW002 BKN070 OVC085 13/13 A3013 RMK AO2 T01280128

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 981 ft
FEW 200 ft AGL
BKN 7,000 ft AGL
OVC 8,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,181 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,981 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,481 ft AMSL
QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
987 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (981 ft)
Pressure Alt
779 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 774 ft
ISA Deviation: 0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KCRW 050100Z 0501/0524 00000KT 4SM BR FEW003 BKN060 TEMPO 0501/0504 1SM BR SCT001 FM050400 00000KT P6SM BKN045 FM050700 19004KT P6SM BKN060 WS015/23035KT FM051400 21005KT P6SM SCT250 FM052100 22007KT P6SM -RA BKN200
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
01:43Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Mist
04:00Z FM050400
+3h
VFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 4,500 ft
07:00Z FM050700
+6h
VFR 190° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CRW
05
23
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,715 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
47° angle
15/33 4,751 ft 150 ft ASP 141°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
141° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCRW

4,468 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.4%
MVFR
18.9%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
3.2%

Yeager Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 38.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -89°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.6% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 4.9% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 38.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.5%
NE
5.5%
E
2%
SE
4.3%
S
7.7%
SW
14.3%
W
15.4%
NW
7.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -89°C to 32°C
-89°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 9 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.9%
Fog Frequency: 12.6%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 4,468 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yeager Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCRW
IATA Code: CRW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 981 ft MSL

Location

City: Charleston
Country: US
Latitude: 38.373100°
Longitude: -81.593201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,715 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,751 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yeager Airport

Overview

Yeager Airport serves Charleston, West Virginia, as a medium-sized airport located at 981 feet mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 38.373100, -81.593201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yeager Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with 73.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Pilots can expect significant variability in temperature, ranging from -16°C to 32°C, with an average of 8.7°C. Wind patterns are primarily westerly at an average of 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 39.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 6,715 feet and Runway 15/33 at 4,751 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of occasional reduced visibility, with 13.6% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. Crosswind components are relatively mild, averaging 3.5 knots for Runway 05/23 and 4.9 knots for Runway 15/33. Pilots should be prepared for potential instrument meteorological conditions, with 26.6% of observations showing MVFR or IFR conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.