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Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field
Morgantown, United States

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Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field
Morgantown, United States
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West Virginia University's gateway airport serving Morgantown.
Location
Morgantown, United States
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (IATA: MGW) is a public airport located in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. It primarily serves the Morgantown metropolitan area and the West Virginia University community, providing regional commercial and general aviation services.
The airport is named in honor of Walter L. (Bill) Hart, a local aviation pioneer. It operates at an elevation of approximately 1,248 feet above sea level and features one primary runway. Commercial service connects Morgantown to major hub airports, offering residents access to broader airline networks.
Given Morgantown's status as a college town, the airport sees increased passenger traffic during WVU academic events, football games, and graduation seasons. It is owned and operated by the city of Morgantown and serves as an important regional transportation asset for north-central West Virginia.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to downtown Morgantown and the WVU campus.
Airlines here
United Express has historically provided service at MGW, connecting Morgantown to United hub airports such as Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
Notable facts
- ›Named after local aviation pioneer Walter L. (Bill) Hart.
- ›Serves the West Virginia University community in Morgantown.
- ›Elevation is approximately 1,248 feet above mean sea level.
- ›The airport features one primary runway.
- ›Passenger volumes fluctuate significantly around WVU football season and major campus events.
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MGW → CKBUA · SF3
MGW → IADUA · SF3
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Latest news
WBOY.com· 7/21/2023
$13.9 million to upgrade West Virginia airports
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West Virginia Watch· 7/20/2023
Federal aviation bill passed by U.S. House, with boost for smaller airports
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WDTV 5· 12/17/2021
$8.7 million awarded to airports from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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