Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (KMGW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field in Morgantown, WV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (KMGW) is a regional airport serving Morgantown, WV at 1,248 ft. KMGW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 5 runways (05, 5, 18, 23) — longest 5,199 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 KMGW 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,500 ft, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KMGW 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW025 20/18 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP070 T02000183
What changed at KMGW?
Since the 0253Z (10:53 PM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for KMGW
KMGW is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 2,350 ft (field elevation 1,248 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 KMGW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 5,199 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36 | 5,199 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
KMGW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field in Morgantown, 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 KMGW 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 KMGW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JST UA /OV JST180025/TM 0117/FL280/TP C56/TB OCNL MOD CHOP
JST UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JST180025Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0117Reported at 01:17 UTC.FL280Altitude: 28,000 ft MSL.TP C56Aircraft type reporting.TB OCNL MOD CHOPTurbulence: occasional moderate chop.Show raw report
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.Show raw report
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 2205/FL025/TP C25A/RM BASES 047 10NM EAST AGC, SMOOTH RIDE ON FINAL RWY 28
AGC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP C25AAircraft type reporting.RM BASES 047 10NM EAST AGC, …Remarks.Show raw report
AGC UA /OV AGC/TM 2159/FL-/TP BCS3/SK TOPS150
AGC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV AGCLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2159Reported at 21:59 UTC.FL-Altitude — hundreds of feet MSL. UNKN = unknown; DURC/DURD = during climb/descent.TP BCS3Aircraft type reporting.SK TOPS150Sky 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 KMGW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMGW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 33 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 74%
- 36
- 26%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (7:20 PM EDT)
TAF KMGW 282320Z 2900/2924 33007KT P6SM SCT025 FM290700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 TEMPO 2908/2912 5SM BR BKN008 FM291400 33006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030 FM291800 33010KT P6SM BKN040
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMGW
- IATA
- MGW
- FAA LID
- MGW
- City
- Morgantown
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,248 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6433, -79.9176
- Runways
- 5
- Longest runway
- 5,199 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 120.675 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.1 MHz
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 20h 40m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 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.
- Windy Ridge RC Club - Kingwood Pike — Reedsville, WV · 9 mi
- Windy Ridge RC Club - Long Hollow Rd — Masontown, WV · 12 mi
- Fairmont R/C Flyers Inc - Meredith Field — Fairmont, WV · 14 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMGW reported VFR conditions during about 78.0% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 247 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.0 kt, calm 27.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.3 | 26.6 | 8.4 | 2.8 |
| Feb | 67.7 | 21.4 | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 79.1 | 14.5 | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Apr | 84.5 | 11.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 |
| May | 82.6 | 11.9 | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 83.3 | 11.4 | 3.4 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 81.3 | 12.8 | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 82.1 | 12.3 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 82.6 | 10.7 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 79.2 | 13.3 | 4.8 | 2.7 |
| Nov | 78.9 | 15.2 | 3.8 | 2.2 |
| Dec | 65.8 | 24.9 | 6.5 | 2.8 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.9 kt |
| Feb | 5.0 kt |
| Mar | 5.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.6 kt |
| Jul | 3.1 kt |
| Aug | 2.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.1 kt |
| Oct | 3.6 kt |
| Nov | 4.1 kt |
| Dec | 4.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMGW airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field in Morgantown, WV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 5 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 ↗
KMGW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMGW?+
KMGW has 5 runways — 05, 5, 18, 23, 36; the longest is 5,199 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMGW report its own weather?+
Yes — Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMGW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KMGW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMGW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMGW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMGW airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (KMGW) 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 Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (KMGW)
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 Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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