Raleigh County Memorial Airport — Beaver, United States
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Distance & flight time from BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport, assigned the code BKW, is located in Beaver, West Virginia, high in the Appalachian Mountains at 2,504 feet. Two paved runways support commercial air service to Beckley and the surrounding Raleigh County area. As a medium airport, BKW connects this mountainous region of southern West Virginia to larger hubs, since driving through the area's terrain can add significant travel time. The airport's elevation and mountain surroundings are typical of airfields throughout central Appalachia, where terrain plays a large role in flight operations. Local air service through BKW remains limited in scale compared to major regional airports elsewhere in the state.
Runways at Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 6750 ft (2057 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 10/28 | 5001 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CHARLESTON APP/DEP | 118.95 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 121.55 MHz |
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 124.65 MHz |
| RDO | ELKINS RDO | 117.7 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 123 MHz |
Airports near Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)
- Mercer County Airport (BLF) — 55.1 km (34.2 mi)
- Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) — 64.1 km (39.8 mi)
- Yeager Airport (CRW) — 77.0 km (47.8 mi)
- Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) — 113.5 km (70.5 mi)
- Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) — 141.1 km (87.7 mi)
- Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) — 165.0 km (102.5 mi)
- Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) — 175.4 km (109.0 mi)
- Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) — 177.1 km (110.0 mi)
Residents of Beckley search BKW when checking flight options that avoid a long mountain drive to Charleston or Charlotte instead. Others reference Raleigh County Memorial Airport's code on shipping labels or baggage tags for flights connecting this part of southern West Virginia to bigger regional hubs.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Raleigh County Memorial Airport?
The IATA code for Raleigh County Memorial Airport is BKW.
What is the ICAO code for Raleigh County Memorial Airport?
The ICAO code for Raleigh County Memorial Airport is KBKW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.