1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
0
NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
9W3
Elevation
1,960 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
39.093, -80.026
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
1,960 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Coordinates
39.0934, -80.0259
Current Weather
METAR KW22 131815Z AUTO 21013G25KT 10SM SCT029 BKN033 19/12 A2985 RMK AO2
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
210° at 13 kt G25
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
19°C
Dewpoint
12°C
Altimeter
1010.90 inHg
Cloud Cover
BKN
Nearest weather from KW22 (16 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 18:15Z
Runways
| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,500 ft | 50 ft | TURF-F | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 9W3.
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23WV
Bocamanu Airport
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KUSW
BOGGS FLD
SPENCER — 928.3 ft
48I
BRAXTON COUNTY
SUTTON — 1,275.6 ft
K48I
Braxton County Airport
Sutton — 1,276 ft
WV65
CARR
FAIRMONT — 1,640 ft
WV65
CARR
FAIRMONT — 1,640 ft
56WV
CHEAT RIVER ISLAND
ROWLESBURG — 1,410 ft
56WV
Cheat River Island Airport
Rowlesburg — 1,410 ft
Nearest airports
- 23WV — Bocamanu Airport
Fayetteville
- KUSW — BOGGS FLD
SPENCER
- 48I — BRAXTON COUNTY
SUTTON
- K48I — Braxton County Airport
Sutton
- WV65 — CARR
FAIRMONT
West Virginia airports
9W3 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
Simpson Airport (9W3) is a airport located in Philippi, West Virginia, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 1,960 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.0934°N, 80.0259°W.
Runways
Simpson Airport has 1 runway. The longest runway (01/19) measures 1,500 feet by 50 feet with a turf-f surface.
Communications & Operations
Simpson Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at Simpson Airport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 9W3?
9W3 is the ICAO identifier for Simpson Airport, a public-use airport located in Philippi, West Virginia, United States.
How many runways does Simpson Airport have?
Simpson Airport (9W3) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of 9W3?
The field elevation of Simpson Airport is 1,960 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at 9W3?
No fuel types are currently listed for Simpson Airport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at 9W3?
The current flight category at Simpson Airport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at 9W3?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for Simpson Airport.
How do I access complete data for 9W3?
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Where is Simpson Airport located?
Simpson Airport (9W3) is located in Philippi, West Virginia, United States, at an elevation of 1,960 ft MSL.