Nicholson Airport Private

75WV · West Union, WV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,008 ft MSL
Longest runway
1,700 ft 08/26
Runway
1

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:01 PM
EventLocal (EDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:56 AM09:56Z
Sunrise06:25 AM10:25Z
Sunset08:31 PM00:31Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 170°downwind 080°base 350°final 260°45° entry2608

RWY 26LEFT traffic

Heading
260° true
Dimensions
1,700 × 30 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 080°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 26
Approach obstacle
Pline, 65 ft, 880 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

CKB 112.60 · EKN 114.20 · JPU 114.45
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CKB · Clarksburg VOR/DME 112.60 · 73X Low r258° / 18.6 NM
EKN · Elkins VORTAC 114.20 · 89X Low r308° / 29.8 NM
JPU · Parkersburg VOR/DME 114.45 · 91Y Low r119° / 37.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 75WV — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
75WV
Coordinates
39.1659, -80.6508
Elevation
1,008 ft MSL
Sectional chart
CINCINNATI
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
Flight service (FSS)
ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Airport phone
703-724-4288
Activated
2009/03
Distance from city
10 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EARL JOHN NICHOLSON
518 CUBRUN, NEW MILTON, WV
304-873-1104
Manager
EARL JOHN NICHOLSON
518 CUBRUN, NEW MILTON, WV
304-873-1104
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.

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About 75WV

Nicholson Airport (75WV) is an airport in West Union, WV, at 1,008 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 75WV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 75WV have a control tower?

No. Nicholson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 75WV?

Nicholson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 75WV?

Nicholson Airport is in West Union, WV, at an elevation of 1,008 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.1659, -80.6508.

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