Flying in Morgantown, WV
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Morgantown — the nearest is Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (KMGW), about 2 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 48m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 12m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Morgantown
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field
Greene County Airport
North Central West Virginia Airport
Joseph A. Hardy Connellsville Airport
Washington County Airport
Rostraver Airport
Marshall County Airport
Allegheny County Airport
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport
Wheeling Ohio County Airport
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:36–19:24 | 14h 48m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:24–16:36 | 9h 12m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 17.6°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 17 km/h | 40% |
| Summer | 27.7°C / 82°F | 17.6°C / 64°F | 13 km/h | 50% |
| Autumn | 18.2°C / 65°F | 8.7°C / 48°F | 15 km/h | 36% |
| Winter | 7.4°C / 45°F | -1.6°C / 29°F | 17 km/h | 42% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Morgantown, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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