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Raleigh County Memorial Airport

Beaver, United States

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Raleigh County Memorial Airport

Beaver, United States
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Southern West Virginia's gateway serving the coalfields region.

Location
Beaver, United States
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (IATA: BKW) is a public-use airport located near Beaver, West Virginia, serving the Beckley metropolitan area and the surrounding coalfields region of southern West Virginia. It is owned and operated by Raleigh County and functions as the primary commercial and general aviation facility for the area. The airport has historically offered limited scheduled commercial service reflecting the relatively small population base it serves. Service levels have fluctuated over the years, with the airport sometimes lacking regular commercial airline connections and relying on general aviation traffic. Situated in the Appalachian highlands, the airport serves an area historically tied to coal mining and supports both business aviation and occasional charter operations in addition to any scheduled services.
Terminals
The airport features a small, single terminal building suitable for the limited commercial and general aviation traffic it handles.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to Beckley and surrounding communities is primarily via personal vehicle or taxi, as the airport lacks dedicated rail or bus rapid transit connections.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport's IATA code BKW reflects its proximity to the city of Beckley, West Virginia.
  • ›It is owned and operated by Raleigh County, West Virginia.
  • ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,504 feet above sea level in the Appalachian Mountains.
  • ›Commercial service at the airport has been intermittent, with periods of no scheduled airline operations.
  • ›The airport supports general aviation, charter, and occasional medical transport flights for the region.
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United Airlines
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Routes

BKW → IADUA · SF3
BKW → SHDUA · SF3

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Saab SF340A/B2 routes
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Raleigh County Memorial Airport
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Raleigh County Memorial Airport is approximately three miles (5 km) east of the city of Beckley, in Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States. It is both owned and operated by the Raleigh County Airport Authority. The airport is used for general aviation and sees one scheduled passenger airline, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.

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