Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field — Martinsburg, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereEastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field in Martinsburg uses the IATA code MRB, with KMRB as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from MRB
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
Eastern WV Regional Airport, also known as Shepherd Field, serves Martinsburg, West Virginia, in the eastern panhandle near the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas. MRB has a strong military heritage as home to the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing, operating alongside limited civilian general aviation activity. The airport's location makes it a practical alternative for travelers seeking to avoid congestion at the major D.C.-area airports, though scheduled commercial service has fluctuated over the years. MRB supports cargo, corporate, and military transport operations, with its runway infrastructure reflecting decades of Air National Guard investment. Its dual civil-military character makes it an important regional asset for both defense operations and general aviation in the eastern panhandle.
Runways at Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8815 ft (2687 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | POTOMAC APP/DEP | 126.1 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 119.925 MHz |
| CLD | POTOMAC CLNC DEL | 132.075 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 124.3 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| POST | PIKESIDE CON ANG | 29.7 MHz |
| RDO | ELKINS RDO | 122.45 MHz |
| TWR | MARTINSBURG TWR | 124.3 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB)
- Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field (HGR) — 40.6 km (25.2 mi)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) — 68.3 km (42.4 mi)
- Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field (MNZ) — 85.7 km (53.3 mi)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) — 102.0 km (63.4 mi)
- Davison Army Air Field (DAA) — 103.2 km (64.1 mi)
- Altoona Blair County Airport (AOO) — 103.5 km (64.3 mi)
- Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) — 111.2 km (69.1 mi)
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) — 116.0 km (72.1 mi)
MRB is Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field near Washington D.C. Searchers often want to know about military use by the Air National Guard and whether commercial flights currently operate from MRB.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field?
The IATA code for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field is MRB.
What is the ICAO code for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field?
The ICAO code for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field is KMRB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.