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KBKW

Raleigh County Memorial Airport · Beaver

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,504 ft / 763 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
RDO 117.70 MHz (ELKINS RDO)
Live Conversion
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hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Raleigh County Memorial Airport (KBKW), located in Beaver, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,504 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Raleigh County Memorial Airport
ICAO / IATA
KBKW / BKW
Municipality
Beaver
Country
Region
US-WV — West Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,504 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 01 / 19
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,750 ft / 2,057 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 7.5° / 187.5°
RWY 01 (7.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 19 (187.5°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: MQU | CRS: 193°
Runway 10 / 28
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 94° / 274°
RWY 10 (94°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 28 (274°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D CHARLESTON APP/DEP
118.95 MHz
ASOS ASOS
121.55 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
124.65 MHz
RDO ELKINS RDO
117.70 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
123.00 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026