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Green Bank Observatory Airport Private
WV52 · Green Bank, WV · 2,710 ft elevation · var 7W · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WV52
- Coordinates
- 38.4308, -79.8255
- Elevation
- 2,710 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7W
- Sectional chart
- CINCINNATI
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- WASHINGTON (ZDC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- ELKINS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1983/06
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (EDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 09:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 09:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 00:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 01:18Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:18 PM → 05:24 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:46 PM → 04:55 AM
Plan a flight from WV52
Runway 12/30
3,500 ft × 50 ft · Asphalt 12
- Heading
- 127° mag · 120° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
30
- Heading
- 307° mag · 300° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UNIC | 122.8 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKN · Elkins | VORTAC | 114.20 | r163° / 31.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WV52. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Owner
MICHAEL J HOLSTINE
PO BOX 2, GREEN BANK, WV
304-456-2011
Manager
MICHAEL J HOLSTINE
PO BOX 2, GREEN BANK, WV
304-456-2011
Remarks FAA
- ACKNOWLEDGED FOR RECORD PURPOSES.
- LAND BY PRIOR PERMISSION ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC WASHINGTON ARTCC AT 703-771-3587.
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