Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport

KEKN / EKN

Elkins, US

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:49Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
19:49Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
12 kt
220° G23 kt
1.934 km
Visibility
5,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KEKN 041949Z AUTO 22012G23KT 10SM BKN055 26/18 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1938 WSHFT 1934 TSNO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,987 ft
BKN 5,500 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
5,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,487 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 5,500 feet and 1.934 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (220°) at 12 knots with gusts to 23 knots. Runway 23 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component (gusting to 4 knots crosswind).

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 1.934 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 5500 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 18°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 Showers Rain, Mist, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Light Showers Rain, Mist between 23:00Z and 00:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
952 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,987 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,845 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,642 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KEKN 041727Z 0418/0518 28004KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB TEMPO 0423/0424 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM050000 00000KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM050500 00000KT 5SM BR VCTS BKN050CB FM050700 00000KT 2SM BR BKN070 FM050800 00000KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN050 FM050900 00000KT 3/4SM BR SCT035 FM051330 00000KT P6SM FEW035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:55Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 280° 4 kt
Visibility: >6SM
23:00Z TEMPO
+4h
MVFR
Visibility: 4SM
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Light Showers Rain, Mist
00:00Z FM050000
+5h
MVFR
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
05:00Z FM050500
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 5,000 ft
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
EKN
05
23 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,501 ft 140 ft ASP 38°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
14/32 4,543 ft 140 ft ASP 128°
0.4 kt 12.0 kt
92° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - KEKN

11,957 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.4%
MVFR
26.4%
IFR
6.9%
LIFR
4.3%

Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.7 knots. Calm conditions occur 43.9% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -24°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Low visibility conditions (below 3 SM) occur in 5.2% of weather observations. The best months for VFR flying are April, July, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 43.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.4%
N
4.5%
S
7.6%
W
19.7%
NE
0.3%
NW
12.8%
SE
4.3%
SW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -24°C to 33°C
-24°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 8.6 SM
Below 3 SM: 5.2%
Fog Frequency: 5.1%

Best Months for VFR

April July October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.4 kt
Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 11,957 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KEKN
IATA Code: EKN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,987 ft MSL

Location

City: Elkins
Country: US
Latitude: 38.889759°
Longitude: -79.857651°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,501 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 4,543 ft
Width: 140 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport

Overview

Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport serves aviation needs in north-central West Virginia, situated at an elevation of 1,987 feet MSL. The airport features two asphalt runways supporting general aviation and regional transportation in a mountainous terrain environment.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at KEKN demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating 60% of observed periods. Temperature ranges from -16°C to 29°C, creating diverse flying conditions, while wind patterns typically originate from the west at an average of 8 knots, with calm conditions occurring 45.8% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic location in West Virginia's mountainous region presents unique terrain challenges for pilots. Both runways (05/23 and 14/32) measure approximately 4,500 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility with nearly 100% favorable wind alignments and consistent low average crosswind conditions around 5.2 knots.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate variable visibility conditions, with an average of 8.6 statute miles but occasional periods of reduced visibility including fog (6.2% of observations) and potential instrument meteorological conditions. September through November represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations at this regional airport.

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

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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.