Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (KEKN)
Medium airport · Elkins, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEKN |
| IATA | EKN |
| Elevation | 1,987 ft (606 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°53'23" W 79°51'28" 38.88976, -79.85765 |
| Location | Elkins, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,501 ft (1372 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 4,544 ft (1385 m) | 140 ft | ASP | No |
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport at a glance
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport is a medium airport in Elkins, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as EKN. The field elevation of 1,987 ft (606 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEKN are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 4,544 ft (1385 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEKN 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 Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Central West Virginia Airport | KCKB | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | KMGW | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | KSHD | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport | KLWB | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport | KPKB | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,987 ft field elevation of Elkins-Randolph County Regional 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 Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport is KEKN, and its IATA code is EKN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport above sea level?
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,987 feet (606 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.8898, -79.8577 — in Elkins, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Central West Virginia Airport, about 55 km away.
Does KEKN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEKN 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 Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport?
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 4,544 ft (1385 m) with a ASP surface.