North Central West Virginia Airport (KCKB)
Medium airport · Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | North Central West Virginia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCKB |
| IATA | CKB |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°17'48" W 80°13'41" 39.29660, -80.22810 |
| Location | Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,800 ft (2377 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
North Central West Virginia Airport at a glance
North Central West Virginia Airport is a medium airport in Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as CKB. The field elevation of 1,217 ft (371 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCKB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 7,800 ft (2377 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCKB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to North Central West Virginia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | KMGW | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport | KEKN | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Wheeling Ohio County Airport | KHLG | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport | KPKB | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Allegheny County Airport | KAGC | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Central West Virginia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,217 ft field elevation of North Central West Virginia Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about North Central West Virginia Airport
What is the ICAO code of North Central West Virginia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of North Central West Virginia Airport is KCKB, and its IATA code is CKB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Central West Virginia Airport above sea level?
North Central West Virginia Airport sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Central West Virginia Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.2966, -80.2281 — in Bridgeport, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field, about 47 km away.
Does KCKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCKB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at North Central West Virginia Airport?
North Central West Virginia Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,800 ft (2377 m) with a ASP surface.