Louis Bennett Field
Louis Bennett Field (FAA LID: WV23, formerly 49I)[2] is a private-use airport located 3 miles (5 km) north of the central business district of Weston, in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. It is privately owned by West Virginia University.[1]
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Owner | West Virginia University | ||||||||||
| Location | Weston, West Virginia | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,014 ft / 309 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 39°05′29″N 080°28′10″W | ||||||||||
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The airport is named in honor of Weston native Louis Bennett Jr., a pilot with the Royal Flying Corps during World War I.[3]
Facilities
Louis Bennett Field covers an area of 80 acres (32 ha) at an elevation of 1,014 feet (309 m) above mean sea level. It has one asphalt paved runway designated 1/19 which measures 3,195 x 50 feet (974 x 15 m).[1]
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References
- FAA Airport Master Record for WV23 (Form 5010 PDF), effective 2008-09-25.
- Airport information for WV23 at AirNav
- Aces of World War I: Louis Bennett
External links
- Louis Bennett Field at the West Virginia Airport Directory
- Aeronautical chart and airport information for WV23 at SkyVector
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