Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (KMRB)
Medium airport · Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMRB |
| IATA | MRB |
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°24'7" W 77°59'5" 39.40190, -77.98460 |
| Location | Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,815 ft (2687 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field at a glance
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field is a medium airport in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as MRB. The field elevation of 565 ft (172 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMRB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 8,815 ft (2687 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMRB 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 Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field | KHGR | 41 km (22 NM) |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | KIAD | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Washington Manassas Harry P. Davis Field | KHEF | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | KDCA | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Davison Army Air Field | KDAA | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 565 ft field elevation of Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field 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 Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
What is the ICAO code of Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field?
The ICAO identifier of Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field is KMRB, and its IATA code is MRB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field above sea level?
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field sits at an elevation of 565 feet (172 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field located?
The airport lies at 39.4019, -77.9846 — in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field, about 41 km away.
Does KMRB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMRB 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 Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field?
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,815 ft (2687 m) with a ASP surface.