Yeager Airport

KCRW / CRW

Charleston, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 21:54Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 46 min ago
21:54Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
10 kt
160°
10 SM
Visibility
19,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KCRW 042154Z 16010KT 10SM FEW060 SCT100 BKN190 29/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP140 OCNL LTGIC DSNT N-SE CB DSNT N-SE T02890189 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 981 ft
FEW 6,000 ft AGL
SCT 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 19,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
6,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,981 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,981 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
19,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,981 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Yeager Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 19,000 feet and 10 SM visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (160°) at 10 knots. Runway 15/33 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 10 SM. The ceiling is 19000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 19°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist, Light Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist between 22:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
982 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (981 ft)
Pressure Alt
929 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,844 ft
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KCRW 041727Z 0418/0518 00000KT P6SM VCTS BKN030CB FM042100 24004KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB TEMPO 0422/0424 4SM -TSRA BR FM050000 30004KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB FM050100 00000KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM050500 00000KT 6SM BR VCTS SCT050CB FM050600 00000KT 2SM BR SCT060 FM051200 00000KT P6SM FEW060
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:40Z BASE
+0h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
00:00Z FM050000
+2h
MVFR 300° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Light Showers Rain
01:00Z FM050100
+3h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+7h
MVFR
Visibility: 6SM
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CRW
05
23
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 6,715 ft 150 ft ASP 47°
3.9 kt 9.2 kt
113° angle
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
4,751 ft 150 ft ASP 141°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KCRW

7,700 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.1%
MVFR
15%
IFR
5.2%
LIFR
2.7%

Yeager Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.1% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 7.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 37.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -89°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 13.9% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 3.5% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are April, June, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 37.8%
Direction Distribution:
E
1.9%
N
4.2%
S
9%
W
12.9%
NE
4.5%
NW
8.1%
SE
4.7%
SW
16.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.1°C
Range: -89°C to 34°C
-89°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 9.1 SM
Below 3 SM: 3.5%
Fog Frequency: 13.9%

Best Months for VFR

April June October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,700 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Yeager Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KCRW
IATA Code: CRW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 981 ft MSL

Location

City: Charleston
Country: US
Latitude: 38.373100°
Longitude: -81.593201°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 6,715 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 4,751 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Yeager Airport

Overview

Yeager Airport serves Charleston, West Virginia, as a medium-sized airport located at 981 feet mean sea level. Situated at coordinates 38.373100, -81.593201, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both commercial and general aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Yeager Airport are predominantly favorable for flying, with 73.3% of observations reporting VFR conditions. Pilots can expect significant variability in temperature, ranging from -16°C to 32°C, with an average of 8.7°C. Wind patterns are primarily westerly at an average of 6.6 knots, with calm conditions occurring 39.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport features two asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 at 6,715 feet and Runway 15/33 at 4,751 feet. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Visibility averages 9.2 statute miles, though pilots should be aware of occasional reduced visibility, with 13.6% of observations reporting fog conditions.

Approach Considerations

October, September, and January offer the most consistent VFR conditions for operations. Crosswind components are relatively mild, averaging 3.5 knots for Runway 05/23 and 4.9 knots for Runway 15/33. Pilots should be prepared for potential instrument meteorological conditions, with 26.6% of observations showing MVFR or IFR conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.