Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (KPKB)
Medium airport · Parkersburg (Williamstown), West Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KPKB |
| IATA | PKB |
| Elevation | 858 ft (262 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°20'42" W 81°26'21" 39.34510, -81.43920 |
| Location | Parkersburg (Williamstown), West Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 7,240 ft (2207 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 10/28 | 4,002 ft (1220 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport at a glance
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport is a medium airport in Parkersburg (Williamstown), West Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as PKB. The field elevation of 858 ft (262 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KPKB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 7,240 ft (2207 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 KPKB 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 Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zanesville Municipal Airport | KZZV | 77 km (42 NM) |
| North Central West Virginia Airport | KCKB | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Yeager Airport | KCRW | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Wheeling Ohio County Airport | KHLG | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field | KMGW | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 858 ft field elevation of Mid Ohio Valley 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 Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport is KPKB, and its IATA code is PKB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport above sea level?
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 858 feet (262 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.3451, -81.4392 — in Parkersburg (Williamstown), West Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zanesville Municipal Airport, about 77 km away.
Does KPKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KPKB 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 Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport?
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 7,240 ft (2207 m) with a ASP surface.