Medium airport · Martinsburg, United States
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field is a medium airport serving Martinsburg, United States. Its IATA code is MRB. Its ICAO code is KMRB. It has 1 runway, longest 8,815 ft (ASP). Elevation 565 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Martinsburg, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MRB |
| ICAO code | KMRB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 8,815 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 565 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.4019° N, 77.9846° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
The 167 AW is an Air Mobility Command (AMC)-gained unit which began operating the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in January 2015. Beginning in July 2006 and running through the fall of 2012, the airport underwent a major improvement program which included the removal of the secondary runway 17/35, an expansion to the primary runway 08/26, and the construction of larger parking areas needed to accommodate the C-5A Galaxy aircraft. The 167th Airlift Wing held an open house in conjunction with the Thunder Over the Blue Ridge Air Show on September 4 and 5, 2010.
Official website: http://www.wvairport.org/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Lincoln Memorial · United States · 61.3 miles away
- White House · United States · 61.6 miles away
- Washington Monument · United States · 62.0 miles away
- Jefferson Memorial · United States · 62.2 miles away
- United States Capitol · United States · 63.1 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Antietam National Battlefield · United States · 13.9 miles away
- Fort Frederick State Park · United States · 14.5 miles away
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park · United States · 14.7 miles away
- Cacapon Resort State Park · United States · 18.3 miles away
- Gathland State Park · United States · 18.3 miles away
- South Mountain State Battlefield · United States · 20.2 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Winchester Regional Airport
19.8 miles awayHagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field
25.2 miles awayFrederick Municipal Airport
32.6 miles awayFront Royal Warren County Airport
36.4 miles away
Washington Dulles International Airport
42.4 miles awayMore airports in United States
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field?
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field — its IATA code is MRB and its ICAO code is KMRB.
Where is Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field located?
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field serves Martinsburg, United States. Its coordinates are 39.4019° N, 77.9846° W.
What is the history of Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field?
The 167 AW is an Air Mobility Command (AMC)-gained unit which began operating the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in January 2015. Beginning in July 2006 and running through the fall of 2012, the airport underwent a major improvement program which included the removal of the secondary runway 17/35, an expansion to the primary runway 08/26, and the construction of larger parking areas needed to accommodate the C-5A Galaxy aircraft.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3704
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_WV_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.