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Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field

Martinsburg, United States

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Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field

Martinsburg, United States
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West Virginia's gateway serving the Eastern Panhandle region.

Opened
1942
Location
Martinsburg, United States
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) is a public airport located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, serving the Eastern Panhandle region of the state. It shares its facilities with the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing, which operates C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the field. The airport offers limited scheduled commercial airline service, making it a small regional facility primarily used by general aviation and military operations. Its proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area positions it as an alternative for travelers in the tri-state region of West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia. Martinsburg is situated along the Shenandoah Valley and the airport serves a growing residential population that commutes to the Washington area, though many residents opt to use larger nearby airports such as Dulles International or BWI.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal building with limited commercial passenger facilities reflecting its regional scale.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via US Route 11 and Interstate 81, with no dedicated rail or bus transit links directly to the terminal.
Airlines here
Scheduled commercial service has historically been minimal or absent, with the airport primarily serving general aviation and military traffic.
Notable facts
  • ›Home to the 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard, operating C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
  • ›The airport's military origins date to World War II, when it was established as a U.S. Army Air Forces installation.
  • ›Located approximately 70 miles west-northwest of Washington, D.C.
  • ›The field is named 'Shepherd Field' in honor of the Guard unit historically based there.
  • ›Martinsburg is also served by MARC commuter rail, offering an alternative transit option to the D.C. area.
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Gateway to the Eastern Panhandle where the Shenandoah meets the sky

Eastern WV Regional Airport, also known as Shepherd Field, is a joint-use civil-military airport serving Martinsburg, West Virginia, and the surrounding Eastern Panhandle region. Home to the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing, the airport blends military heritage with regional civilian aviation. Its proximity to the Washington D.C. metro corridor makes it a practical alternative for travelers in the tri-state area of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.

Terminals
  • Passenger Terminal — A compact single terminal handling limited commercial and charter traffic with basic amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car agencies on-site or nearby
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) available
  • Private vehicle drop-off and parking on-site
  • Interstate 81 access for personal vehicle travel
Nearby Hotels
  • Comfort Suites Martinsburg
  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Martinsburg
  • Holiday Inn Express Martinsburg
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Martinsburg
Dining

Dining options inside the terminal are limited given the airport's small regional footprint, so travelers are advised to eat before arriving. Martinsburg itself offers a variety of casual dining, fast food, and local restaurants along Interstate 81 and Route 11 corridors. The nearby city of Hagerstown, Maryland, also provides additional dining choices within a short drive.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your flight's operational status in advance, as commercial service at this airport is limited.
  • Rent a car if possible — public transit connections to the broader region are sparse.
  • Martinsburg is accessible via MARC Train service to Washington D.C., useful for onward travel.
  • Arrive early to allow time for security, as staffing and hours may vary for smaller regional operations.
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