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WV52
Green Bank Observatory Airport · Green Bank
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,710 ft / 826 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (UNICOM)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 3,500 ft · ASPHUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Green Bank Observatory Airport (WV52), located in Green Bank, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 2,710 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.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.
Full Name
Green Bank Observatory Airport
ICAO / IATA
WV52 / —
Municipality
Green Bank
Country
Region
US-WV — West Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,710 ft
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Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,500 ft / 1,067 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 120° / 300°
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: ASPH
Heading: 120° / 300°
RWY 12 (120°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (300°)
No ILS / Visual Only
UNIC UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026