Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field

KMGW / MGW

Morgantown, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:53Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 44 min ago
21:53Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
3 kt
210°
10 SM
Visibility
1,900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KMGW 042153Z 21003KT 10SM OVC019 14/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP214 T01440117 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,248 ft
OVC 1,900 ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,148 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
980 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,248 ft)
Pressure Alt
986 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,166 ft
ISA Deviation: +1.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KMGW 042009Z 0420/0518 21005KT 6SM BR OVC011 FM042300 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC005 FM050400 20005KT 2SM RA OVC007 TEMPO 0508/0512 1/2SM FG OVC002 FM051700 21007KT 4SM -RA OVC014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:36Z BASE
+0h
IFR 210° 5 kt
Visibility: 6SM
Ceiling: 1,100 ft
Mist
23:00Z FM042300
+1h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 500 ft
Mist
04:00Z FM050400
+6h
IFR 200° 5 kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 700 ft
Rain
08:00Z TEMPO
+10h
LIFR
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MGW
05
23 ✈️
18
36
5
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,769 ft 75 ft ASP 44°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
18/36 5,199 ft 150 ft ASP 172°
2.4 kt 1.8 kt
38° angle
✈️ 5/23
Active: 23
2,769 ft 75 ft ASP 45°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMGW

5,334 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.3%
MVFR
26.6%
IFR
6.5%
LIFR
3.6%

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field typically experiences VFR conditions 63.3% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 64 knots. Calm conditions occur 25% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -21°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 64 kt
Calm Winds: 25%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.6%
NE
2.4%
E
2.8%
SE
2.6%
S
16.9%
SW
22.8%
W
12.2%
NW
6.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.8°C
Range: -21°C to 29°C
-21°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 8.8 SM
Below 3 SM: 4.5%
Fog Frequency: 2.4%

Best Months for VFR

September October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.7 kt

Statistics computed from 5,334 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMGW
IATA Code: MGW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,248 ft MSL

Location

City: Morgantown
Country: US
Latitude: 39.643305°
Longitude: -79.917598°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,769 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 5,199 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 5/23
Length: 2,769 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field

Overview

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field serves the Morgantown area in West Virginia, situated at an elevation of 1,248 feet MSL. The airport provides medium-sized airport capabilities with two paved runways, supporting regional aviation needs in north-central West Virginia.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KMGW demonstrate significant variability, with 65.4% of observations reporting VFR conditions and 24.6% MVFR. Seasonal temperature ranges from -16°C to 29°C, with prevailing southwest winds at an average of 6.2 knots. September through November offer the most consistent VFR flying conditions, with optimal visibility and moderate wind patterns.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: a shorter 2,769-foot runway (05/23) and a longer 5,199-foot runway (18/36). Both runways demonstrate favorable wind alignments, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind components of 3.2 and 3.7 knots respectively. The terrain and elevation suggest a moderate mountain regional airport environment.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly southwest winds when planning arrivals and departures. Visibility averages 9 statute miles, with occasional reduced conditions including 3.7% of observations below 3SM and 2.7% experiencing fog. The longer runway (18/36) provides more flexibility for larger aircraft and potentially more challenging wind 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

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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.