Carr Airport (WV65) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Carr Airport in Fairmont, WV, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KMGW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Carr Airport (WV65) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fairmont, WV at 1,670 ft. WV65 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KMGW, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 1,900 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KMGW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KMGW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KMGW, 12.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,600 ft, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,600 ft.
SPECI KMGW 290835Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM OVC016 19/18 A2977 RMK AO2 T01940178
What changed at KMGW (nearest station)?
Since the 0753Z (3:53 AM EDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report — conditions are holding steady.
The latest report is an off-schedule special (SPECI) — issued because conditions changed significantly. What is a SPECI? →
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you — get a Telegram message when WV65's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for WV65
Based on the nearest station (KMGW), WV65 is currently MVFR with winds from 300° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,800 ft (field elevation 1,670 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get WV65 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track WV65 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture — a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track WV65 free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 WV65. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 1,900 ft | TURF-G | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 24 | 1,900 ft | TURF-G | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
Open the crosswind calculator — try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→3 kt, ceiling 9,500 ft → 1,600 ft.
WV65 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Carr Airport in Fairmont, 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 WV65 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 WV65
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KMGW reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 38 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0659Z (2:59 AM EDT)
TAF KMGW 290659Z 2907/3006 33003KT P6SM BKN020 TEMPO 2907/2911 BKN015 FM291600 33009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040 FM300000 33003KT P6SM SKC
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for WV65
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near WV65 (Carr Airport) — alerts read from KMGW, the station this page uses.
Track WV65 on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- WV65
- City
- Fairmont
- State
- West Virginia
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,670 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.4490, -80.0118
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,900 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KMGW
- TAF
- Nearest KMGW
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Next sunset
- 15h 46m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed WV65's live status on your website — free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 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.
- Fairmont R/C Flyers Inc - Meredith Field — Fairmont, WV · 7 mi
- Windy Ridge RC Club - Kingwood Pike — Reedsville, WV · 11 mi
- Windy Ridge RC Club - Long Hollow Rd — Masontown, WV · 15 mi
WV65 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at WV65?+
WV65 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 1,900 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for WV65 come from?+
Carr Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KMGW, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at WV65 can differ.
Does WV65 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KMGW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does WV65 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — WV65 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for WV65 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Carr Airport (WV65)
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 Carr Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for WV65 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only — not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram — so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment WV65 drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays — one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit
How ATIS Alerts works · All US airports · West Virginia airports