Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field

KMRB / MRB

Martinsburg, US

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:05Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 7 min ago
13:05Z

☀️ Day
LIFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
3 kt
70°
3 SM
Visibility
200 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KMRB 041305Z 07003KT 3SM BR BKN002 OVC090 04/04 A3022 RMK AO2 RAE1259 P0000 T00440039

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 565 ft
BKN 200 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
765 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,565 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (565 ft)
Pressure Alt
273 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -911 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KMRB 041142Z 0412/0512 01003KT 3SM -SHRA BR SCT005 OVC080 FM041600 02003KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC009 FM050000 00000KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN004 OVC008 FM050900 00000KT 1SM -DZ BR OVC003
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:11Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 10° 3 kt
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
16:00Z FM041600
+3h
IFR 20° 3 kt
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 900 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
00:00Z FM050000
+11h
LIFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 400 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
MRB
08 ✈️
26
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
9,600 ft 150 ft ASP 71°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
17/35 5,001 ft 150 ft ASP 160°
0.0 kt 3.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KMRB

4,615 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
80.4%
MVFR
11.2%
IFR
4.5%
LIFR
4%

Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 80.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 8.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 34 knots. Calm conditions occur 32% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -16°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 34 kt
Calm Winds: 32%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.9%
NE
5.2%
E
3.6%
SE
6%
S
8.2%
SW
3.8%
W
16.2%
NW
12.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -16°C to 31°C
-16°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 9.2 SM
Below 3 SM: 2.7%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

January December October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 4,615 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KMRB
IATA Code: MRB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 565 ft MSL

Location

City: Martinsburg
Country: US
Latitude: 39.401901°
Longitude: -77.984596°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,600 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17/35
Length: 5,001 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field

Overview

Eastern WV Regional Airport serves the Martinsburg area as a medium-sized airport positioned in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Located at 39.401901, -77.984596 and elevated at 565 feet MSL, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its dual runway configuration supports diverse general aviation and potential regional commercial operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Shepherd Field demonstrate predominantly favorable flying environments, with 83% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Temperature ranges from -14°C to 31°C create varied but generally manageable flying conditions. Prevailing westerly winds at an average of 8.3 knots, with calm periods occurring 32.1% of the time, contribute to generally stable atmospheric conditions for pilots.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalted runways: Runway 08/26 at 9,600 feet and Runway 17/35 at 5,001 feet. Both runways demonstrate 100% wind compatibility, with modest average crosswind components of 4.9 and 5.6 knots respectively. Visibility averages 9.3 statute miles, with limited periods of reduced visibility during 1.8% of observations and occasional fog events at 2.4%.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistently favorable approach conditions, particularly during January, December, and October, which represent the best VFR months. Wind patterns strongly support operations on both runways, with westerly winds predominating. The extensive 9,600-foot primary runway (08/26) provides substantial landing and takeoff flexibility for most aircraft categories.

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.