Yeager Airport (KCRW)
Medium airport · Charleston, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Yeager Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCRW |
| IATA | CRW |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°22'23" W 81°35'36" 38.37310, -81.59320 |
| Location | Charleston, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 6,715 ft (2047 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yeager Airport at a glance
Yeager Airport is a medium airport in Charleston, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as CRW. The field elevation of 981 ft (299 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCRW 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, 05/23, offers 6,715 ft (2047 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCRW 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 Yeager Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh County Memorial Airport | KBKW | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field | KHTS | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport | KPKB | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport | KLWB | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Mercer County Airport | KBLF | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yeager Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 981 ft field elevation of Yeager 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 Yeager Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yeager Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yeager Airport is KCRW, and its IATA code is CRW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yeager Airport above sea level?
Yeager Airport sits at an elevation of 981 feet (299 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yeager Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.3731, -81.5932 — in Charleston, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Raleigh County Memorial Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KCRW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCRW 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 Yeager Airport?
Yeager Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 6,715 ft (2047 m) with a ASP surface.