Snowshoe Airport (8WV3) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Snowshoe Airport in Mingo, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KEKN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Snowshoe Airport (8WV3) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Mingo, WV at 3,260 ft. 8WV3 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KEKN, about 24 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (10, 28) — longest 4,620 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KEKN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KEKN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KEKN, 24.3 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 3 kt, visibility 1/4 statute mile, scattered clouds at 3,400 ft, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR KEKN 290351Z AUTO 31003KT 1/4SM FG SCT034 OVC060 21/20 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02060200
What changed at KEKN (nearest station)?
Since the 0339Z (11:39 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0339Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 8WV3
Based on the nearest station (KEKN), 8WV3 is currently LIFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 1/4 statute mile, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 10, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 4,900 ft (field elevation 3,260 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 8WV3. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10FAV | 4,620 ft | Turf | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 28 | 4,620 ft | Turf | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 6,000 ft.
8WV3 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Snowshoe Airport in Mingo, WV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 8WV3 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 8WV3
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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OKV UA /OV LDN180010/TM 2232/FL260/TP A310/TB MOD CAT 240-260
OKV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LDN180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL260Altitude: 26,000 ft MSL.TP A310Aircraft type reporting.TB MOD CAT 240-260Turbulence: moderate clear-air turbulence 24,000–26,000 ft.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 8WV3
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KEKN reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 63 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 10/28
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0301Z (11:01 PM EDT)
TAF KEKN 290301Z 2903/2924 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC001 TEMPO 2903/2906 2SM BR SCT018 FM291300 31005KT P6SM BKN015 FM291800 31009G18KT P6SM BKN035
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 8WV3
- City
- Mingo
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,260 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.5061, -80.0234
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,620 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KEKN
- TAF
- Nearest KEKN
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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50–100 NM
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8WV3 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 8WV3?+
8WV3 has 2 runways — 10, 28; the longest is 4,620 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 8WV3 come from?+
Snowshoe Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KEKN, about 24 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 8WV3 can differ.
Does 8WV3 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KEKN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 8WV3 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 8WV3 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 8WV3 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Snowshoe Airport (8WV3)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
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