Beckley Airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport is a medium airport serving Beaver in southern West Virginia, offering a smaller and more straightforward alternative to the bustle of major hubs. Identified as BKW and KBKW, it sits at an elevation of 2,504 feet (763 m), which can mean cooler air and changeable weather compared with lower-lying airports in the region. For travelers, that setting often translates into a calm, easy-to-navigate arrival point that is especially convenient for reaching the surrounding mountains, nearby communities, and the broader Raleigh County area.
About Beckley Airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport is a medium airport serving Beaver in southern West Virginia, offering a smaller and more straightforward alternative to the bustle of major hubs. Identified as BKW and KBKW, it sits at an elevation of 2,504 feet (763 m), which can mean cooler air and changeable weather compared with lower-lying airports in the region. For travelers, that setting often translates into a calm, easy-to-navigate arrival point that is especially convenient for reaching the surrounding mountains, nearby communities, and the broader Raleigh County area.
Overview
Raleigh County Memorial Airport is a medium airport serving Beaver in southern West Virginia, offering a smaller and more straightforward alternative to the bustle of major hubs. Identified as BKW and KBKW, it sits at an elevation of 2,504 feet (763 m), which can mean cooler air and changeable weather compared with lower-lying airports in the region. For travelers, that setting often translates into a calm, easy-to-navigate arrival point that is especially convenient for reaching the surrounding mountains, nearby communities, and the broader Raleigh County area.
Airfield facts
- Airport name: Raleigh County Memorial Airport
- Location served: Beaver, United States
- Codes: BKW (IATA) and KBKW (ICAO)
- Elevation: 2,504 ft / 763 m
- Runway 01/19: 6,750 ft, asphalt, lighted
- Runway 10/28: 5,001 ft, asphalt, lighted
What travelers should know
Because the airport operates in the America/New_York time zone, visitors should plan connections, pickups, and hotel check-ins on Eastern Time. The two lighted asphalt runways support dependable operations and help the airport remain practical for regional flying, including after dark, while the longer 01/19 runway provides added flexibility for aircraft performance. For passengers, the main advantage is simplicity: shorter distances from curb to check-in, less crowding, and a more relaxed start or finish to a trip. Even so, it is wise to arrive prepared for seasonal weather shifts and to confirm ground transportation in advance, as smaller airports usually have fewer on-demand options than larger city airports.
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FAQ
Beckley Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
3 common questions
- Beckley Airport is located in Beckley, United States (North America), at coordinates 37.780°, -81.120°.
- Its IATA code is BKW and its ICAO code is KBKW.
- Beckley Airport operates on America/New_York local time.