West Parkersburg Seaplane BasePrivate
WV38 · Parkersburg, WV · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:52 PM
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunrise | 07:13 AM | 11:13Z |
| Sunset | 07:25 PM | 23:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:52 PM | 23:52Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11W/29W | 5,000 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
JPU 114.45
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPU · Parkersburg | VOR/DME | 114.45 · 91Y | Low | r226° / 14.4 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV38 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV38
- Coordinates
- 39.2653, -81.5860
- Elevation
- 582 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- INDIANAPOLIS (ZID)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Airport phone
- 703-724-4288
- Activated
- 1981/06
- Distance from city
- 2 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- USE AT OWN RISK.
- FOR CD CTC INDIANAPOLIS ARTCC AT 317-247-2411.
Nearby airports
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About WV38
West Parkersburg (WV38) is a seaplane base in Parkersburg, WV, at 582 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WV38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WV38 have a control tower?
No. West Parkersburg is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) seaplane base; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at WV38?
West Parkersburg has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WV38?
West Parkersburg is in Parkersburg, WV, at an elevation of 582 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.2653, -81.5860.
More about WV38
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 WV38 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.
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