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Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field

Morgantown, United States

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Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field

Morgantown, United States
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West Virginia University's gateway airport serving Morgantown.

Location
Morgantown, United States
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (IATA: MGW) is a public airport located in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States. It primarily serves the Morgantown metropolitan area and the West Virginia University community, providing regional commercial and general aviation services. The airport is named in honor of Walter L. (Bill) Hart, a local aviation pioneer. It operates at an elevation of approximately 1,248 feet above sea level and features one primary runway. Commercial service connects Morgantown to major hub airports, offering residents access to broader airline networks. Given Morgantown's status as a college town, the airport sees increased passenger traffic during WVU academic events, football games, and graduation seasons. It is owned and operated by the city of Morgantown and serves as an important regional transportation asset for north-central West Virginia.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling all commercial and general aviation passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars, taxis, and rideshare services connecting the airport to downtown Morgantown and the WVU campus.
Airlines here
United Express has historically provided service at MGW, connecting Morgantown to United hub airports such as Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after local aviation pioneer Walter L. (Bill) Hart.
  • ›Serves the West Virginia University community in Morgantown.
  • ›Elevation is approximately 1,248 feet above mean sea level.
  • ›The airport features one primary runway.
  • ›Passenger volumes fluctuate significantly around WVU football season and major campus events.
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Gateway to the mountains where West Virginia's academic heart takes flight

Morgantown Municipal Airport, officially named Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field, serves Morgantown, West Virginia, home to West Virginia University. A small regional facility with roots tracing back decades, it primarily connects the college town and surrounding communities to larger hub airports. Its modest scale belies its importance to students, faculty, researchers, and energy-sector professionals traveling through north-central West Virginia.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single compact terminal building handling all passenger operations, check-in, and arrivals for the airport's limited regional service.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car agencies available on-site
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) serving the terminal
  • WVU PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) accessible from downtown Morgantown
  • Local city bus routes connecting to downtown and campus areas
  • Hotel shuttle services from select nearby properties
Nearby Hotels
  • Marriott at Waterfront Place
  • Hampton Inn Morgantown
  • Courtyard by Marriott Morgantown
  • Seneca Center Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Morgantown
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited given the airport's small size, with basic grab-and-go snacks and beverages available. A wide range of restaurants, cafes, and eateries can be found just minutes away in downtown Morgantown and along the WVU campus corridor. Visitors are advised to plan meals before arriving at the terminal for departure.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive at least 60–90 minutes before departure, as check-in and security lines can back up on WVU game days.
  • Rental car availability is limited — book well in advance, especially during WVU football season and graduation weekends.
  • The airport is approximately 3 miles from downtown Morgantown; rideshares are typically the fastest and most flexible transport option.
  • Flight options are limited to regional connections, so allow extra buffer time when booking onward connections at hub airports.
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Airlines serving this airport

United Airlines
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Routes

MGW → CKBUA · SF3
MGW → IADUA · SF3

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Saab SF340A/B2 routes
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