Simpson Airport
9W3 · Philippi, WV · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:58 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:53 AM | 09:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:29 PM | 00:29Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:58 PM | 00:58Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY 19LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 190° true
- Dimensions
- 1,500 × 50 ft
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF-F
Enter the left downwind (heading 010°) on the 45° at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,500 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 9W3 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 9W3 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
EKN 114.20 · CKB 112.60 · MGW 111.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKN · Elkins | VORTAC | 114.20 · 89X | Low | r025° / 11.3 NM |
| CKB · Clarksburg | VOR/DME | 112.60 · 73X | Low | r134° / 14.8 NM |
| MGW · Morgantown | VOR/DME | 111.60 · 53X | Low | r200° / 28.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9W3 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 9W3
- Coordinates
- 39.0934, -80.0259
- Elevation
- 1,960 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for 9W3.
Nearby airports
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Also nearby: 79D Philippi Barbour County Regional Airport (5 NM) · W22 Upshur County Regional Airport (13 NM) · WV70 Fairview Airport (private) (14 NM) · 00WV Lazy J. Aerodrome (private) (18 NM)
About 9W3
Simpson Airport (9W3) is an airport in Philippi, WV, at 1,960 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9W3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 9W3?
Simpson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 9W3?
Simpson Airport is in Philippi, WV, at an elevation of 1,960 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.0934, -80.0259.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 9W3 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.