Lee Massey Airport (WV01) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Lee Massey Airport in Ansted, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KBKW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Lee Massey Airport (WV01) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Ansted, WV at 1,665 ft. WV01 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KBKW, about 21 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (07, 16, 25, 34) — longest 1,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KBKW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KBKW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KBKW, 20.8 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 5 kt, visibility 6 statute miles, a few clouds at 600 ft, scattered clouds at 1,000 ft, broken clouds at 3,800 ft, temperature 21°C (69°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,800 ft.
SPECI KBKW 290725Z AUTO 31005KT 6SM BR FEW006 SCT010 BKN038 21/18 A2984 RMK AO1 T02060183 $
What changed at KBKW (nearest station)?
Since the 0711Z (3:11 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 1,400 ft to 3,800 ft.
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Current pilot readout for WV01
Based on the nearest station (KBKW), WV01 is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 5 knots, visibility 6 statute miles, and a 3,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,850 ft (field elevation 1,665 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 WV01. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 1,300 ft | TURF-DIRT | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 16 | 1,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 25 | 1,300 ft | TURF-DIRT | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 34 | 1,500 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,800 ft.
WV01 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lee Massey Airport in Ansted, 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 WV01 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at WV01
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KBKW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 57 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/16/25/34
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (1:20 AM EDT)
TAF KBKW 290520Z 2906/3006 33007KT P6SM BKN010 OVC050 FM290700 32004KT 3SM BR BKN008 FM291200 32008KT P6SM BKN012 FM291800 32011G20KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM300000 33005KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WV01
- City
- Ansted
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,665 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.1293, -81.0537
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 1,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KBKW
- TAF
- Nearest KBKW
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 17h 8m
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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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25–50 NM
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50–100 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Wallys Squadron R/C Flyers - Butler/Tyree Field — Summersville, WV · 18 mi
- Beckley Model Airplane Club 1 — Beckley, WV · 22 mi
WV01 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at WV01?+
WV01 has 4 runways — 07, 16, 25, 34; the longest is 1,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WV01 come from?+
Lee Massey Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KBKW, about 21 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WV01 can differ.
Does WV01 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KBKW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does WV01 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — WV01 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WV01 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Lee Massey Airport (WV01)
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