Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field Guide

IATA MGWICAO KMGWMorgantownUpdated 2026-10-16
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Morgantown Municipal Airport sits on 494 acres about three miles east of Morgantown, West Virginia, at an elevation of 1,244 feet. The City of Morgantown owns it, and the terminal address is 120 Hart Field Road. A road built with a 2008 federal grant links the field to Interstate 68.

Commercial service began in 1949 with Capital Airlines DC-3s. Since then the route has passed through Lake Central, Allegheny, Colgan, Mesa, RegionsAir, Silver Airways and Southern Airways Express. Since December 2024, United Express flights operated by SkyWest have run on 50-seat CRJ200 jets to Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. The Essential Air Service program subsidizes them. FAA data shows 7,887 passengers boarded in 2024.

The single runway, 18/36, is 5,199 feet long and 150 feet wide, with an instrument landing system. The airport has requested a 1,001-foot extension so larger aircraft can use it. General aviation made up 56 percent of the 59,641 operations in 2022, air taxi 41 percent and military 3 percent. Medical flight companies operate from the field.

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Key facts

Size
1 runwayopened 1949
Location
39.643, -79.918
Operator
City of Morgantown

Terminals

1 terminal

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field has 1 passenger terminal — Main Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Main TerminalDomestic

    United Express

Nearby cities

1 city

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field is closest to Morgantown (5 km west). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Morgantown5 km west

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field?

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field uses the following codes: IATA: MGW, ICAO: KMGW. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field located?

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. The airport coordinates are 39.6433°, -79.9176°.

What services are available at Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field?

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field offers: 1 parking options, 2 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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