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Clarksburg, West Virginia

Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 16,061 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in West Virginia.

Type CityPopulation 16,061

Why go

  • City in West Virginia, United States.
  • Served by Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN).

History

Clarksburg is a city in Harrison County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. The population was 16,061 at the 2020 census, making it the tenth-most populous city in West Virginia. It is the principal city of the Clarksburg micropolitan area in North Central West Virginia, which had a population of 90,434 in 2020.

Airports

North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) 5.8 mi to the centre
2000 Aviation Way, Bridgeport, WV 26330 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (United Airlines, Allegiant Air) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Morgantown, Sanford, Washington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN) 37 mi to the centre
Elkins, WV, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Ruth Field STOLport 4.8 mi to the centre
Clarksburg, WV, US
Outdoor
Wade F Maley Field 9.5 mi to the centre
Shinnston, WV, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CKB has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Morgantown, Sanford, Washington).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Clarksburg, West Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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