Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field — Morgantown, United States
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Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field
Morgantown Municipal Airport, Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW), serves Morgantown, West Virginia, home to West Virginia University, and provides the region's main scheduled commercial air service via connections to major hubs. The airport supports significant university-related travel, including athletics charters and staff and student flights, alongside general aviation and corporate traffic tied to the area's energy and healthcare sectors. Its full name honors Bill Hart, reflecting a common practice among American municipal airports of commemorating local aviation figures. MGW's terrain, nestled in the hills of north-central West Virginia, has historically posed operational challenges, and its runway length limits the range of aircraft it can accommodate compared to larger regional airports.
Runways at Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5199 ft (1585 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | CLARKSBURG APP/DEP | 121.15 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 120.675 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 125.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | ELKINS RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125.1 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW)
- North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) — 46.9 km (29.1 mi)
- Allegheny County Airport (AGC) — 79.1 km (49.2 mi)
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) — 82.8 km (51.4 mi)
- Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) — 83.9 km (52.1 mi)
- Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG) — 85.8 km (53.3 mi)
- Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) — 98.1 km (61.0 mi)
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (JST) — 118.8 km (73.8 mi)
- Beaver County Airport (BFP) — 131.8 km (81.9 mi)
MGW refers to Morgantown Municipal Airport in West Virginia, home to WVU; searches often relate to flight schedules or the airport's link to university travel and sports charters.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field?
The IATA code for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field is MGW.
What is the ICAO code for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field?
The ICAO code for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field is KMGW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.