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Morgantown, West Virginia

Morgantown is a city and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along the Monongahela River near the state border with Pennsylvania.

Type CityPopulation 30,347Metro Area Population 140,000

Why go

  • City in West Virginia, US.
  • Served by Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW).

History

Morgantown is a city and the county seat of Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States. It lies along the Monongahela River near the state border with Pennsylvania. With a population of 30,347 at the 2020 census, Morgantown is the third-most populous city in West Virginia. The city is a principal center of north-central West Virginia and anchors the broader Morgantown metropolitan area, which has an estimated population of 140,000. Morgantown is home to West Virginia University, the state's flagship public research university.

Airports

Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW) 1.7 mi to the centre
Morgantown, WV, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Clarksburg, Washington (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Greene County Airport (WAY) 21 mi to the centre
Waynesburg, PA, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Titus Field 11 mi to the centre
Arthurdale, WV, US
Outdoor
Carr Airport 13 mi to the centre
Fairmont, 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 β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW); 16 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MGW has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Clarksburg, 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 Morgantown, West Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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