Yeager Airport (KCRW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Yeager Airport (KCRW) is a regional airport serving Charleston, WV at 981 ft. KCRW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 15, 23, 33) — longest 6,715 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KCRW in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.75 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KCRW 290154Z 33004KT 10SM SCT060 24/22 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP064 T02390217 $
What changed at KCRW?
Since the 0054Z (8:54 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.73 → 29.75 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KCRW
KCRW is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,500 ft (field elevation 981 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 KCRW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 6,715 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 23 | 6,715 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→4 kt, ceiling 20,000 ft → unlimited.
KCRW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Yeager Airport in Charleston, 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 KCRW 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 KCRW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CMH UA /OV GAS/TM 0108/FL290/TP LJ35/TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURD
CMH UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GASLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0108Reported at 01:08 UTC.FL290Altitude: 29,000 ft MSL.TP LJ35Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP 290-260 DURDTurbulence: light chop 29,000–26,000 ft durd.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV AZQ/TM 2206/FL210/TP PC12/SK SKC/TB NEG
HTS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AZQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2206Reported at 22:06 UTC.FL210Altitude: 21,000 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV HTS240010/TM 2117/FL050/TP SF50/SK BKN 060/TA 21/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
HTS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HTS240010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2117Reported at 21:17 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP SF50Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN 060Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA 21Outside air temperature, °C.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
ZZV UA /OV ZZV/TM 2116/FL160/TP A319/SK SKC/WV 330034KT/TB NEG
ZZV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ZZVLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2116Reported at 21:16 UTC.FL160Altitude: 16,000 ft MSL.TP A319Aircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WV 330034KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.Show raw report
CRW UA /OV HVQ120030/TM 2043/FL200/TP CRJ7/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC
CRW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HVQ120030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2043Reported at 20:43 UTC.FL200Altitude: 20,000 ft MSL.TP CRJ7Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURCRemarks.Show raw report
HTS UA /OV HTS/TM 2038/FLDURD/TP SF50/SK BKN035
HTS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HTSLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2038Reported at 20:38 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP SF50Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN035Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KCRW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KCRW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 73%
- 05
- 27%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KCRW 282320Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM BKN050 FM290700 00000KT 3SM BR BKN007 FM290900 00000KT 1SM BR BKN007 FM291300 32005KT P6SM SCT020 FM291700 33008G15KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KCRW
- IATA
- CRW
- FAA LID
- CRW
- City
- Charleston
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.3731, -81.5932
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 6,715 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 127.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 22h 34m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Flying Hillbillies R/C Club - Ridenour Lake — Nitro, WV · 13 mi
- Mountaineer RC Club - Pettigrew LN — Saint Albans, WV · 13 mi
- Flying Hillbillies R/C Club - Winfield Rd — Winfield, WV · 17 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KCRW reported VFR conditions during about 76.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.0 kt, calm 37.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65.2 | 22.8 | 8.3 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 68.2 | 19.4 | 8.8 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 78.3 | 13.4 | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 85.3 | 9.7 | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| May | 79.8 | 10.8 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 82.2 | 10.2 | 3.5 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 77.0 | 13.2 | 4.4 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 76.6 | 11.9 | 4.4 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 75.6 | 10.7 | 4.7 | 9.0 |
| Oct | 76.9 | 11.7 | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Nov | 79.5 | 12.5 | 4.8 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 67.8 | 21.4 | 7.0 | 3.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.1 kt |
| Feb | 5.3 kt |
| Mar | 5.2 kt |
| Apr | 5.1 kt |
| May | 3.8 kt |
| Jun | 3.5 kt |
| Jul | 2.9 kt |
| Aug | 2.5 kt |
| Sep | 2.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.3 kt |
| Nov | 3.9 kt |
| Dec | 4.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KCRW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Yeager Airport in Charleston, WV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KCRW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KCRW?+
KCRW has 4 runways — 05, 15, 23, 33; the longest is 6,715 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KCRW report its own weather?+
Yes — Yeager Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KCRW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KCRW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KCRW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KCRW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KCRW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Yeager Airport (KCRW) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Yeager Airport (KCRW)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Yeager Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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