Potomac Airpark (W35), West Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Potomac Airpark (W35) is a public-use general aviation airport in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, situated at 412 feet elevation with a single paved runway. Traffic is light, reflecting its role as a small regional field rather than a hub for business aviation, and the airport has no on-field customs service, with the nearest customs facility at KJYO roughly 46 nautical miles away. The field is unattended on an irregular schedule and gated access means it is not open to unannounced arrivals.
Runways
Potomac Airpark has one paved runway, 11/29, 4,979 ft long and 70 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Potomac Airpark does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Leesburg Executive (KJYO), 46 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Potomac Airpark recorded 6 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June. Business aviation traffic at Potomac Airpark, seen through FAA TFMSC data for 2025, was concentrated in June, with minimal to no activity recorded in the following months through October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 5 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Potomac Airpark averages 7.7 days above 90°F in July and 26.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.1°F, and January the coldest, at 39.9°F.
Weather station is 12.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Potomac Airpark has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Runway 11 approach end has a 10-foot drop-off, 30 feet from the pavement end. Runway 29 has a 15-foot drop-off, 30 feet from the runway end.
For clearance delivery, contact Potomac Approach.
No aircraft over 18,500 pounds gross weight.
60-foot trees located up to 200 feet from the runway, 110 feet left of centerline.
40-foot trees located at the threshold, 10 feet right of centerline.
Drag racing occurs on the runway. Extensive rubber build-up is present on the Runway 29 pavement end.
At the Runway 29 end, there is a possibility of a 12-foot grandstand on each side of the runway, 13 feet from the runway edge.
8-foot crops are present, 50 to 80 feet right and left of the runway centerline.
Birds and wildlife in the vicinity of the airport.
Pavement shows spalling, cracking, and an uneven surface. Loose aggregate and stones are present. Vegetation is growing through the pavement.
Airport closed at night.
Unmanned aircraft operating at 1,000 feet or below within 1 nautical mile radius of the airport.
RC model aircraft operate on the airport.
Airport entrance gate is locked. No public access to the airport.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Potomac Airpark has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field (KMRB), 19.38 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at W35
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a weight limit for aircraft operating at W35?
Yes, Potomac Airpark restricts operations to aircraft with a gross weight of 18,500 pounds or less. This limit reflects the condition and load-bearing capacity of the single paved runway. Operators should factor this into aircraft selection well before planning any arrival, since the airport has no facility to accommodate heavier types.
Can I access Potomac Airpark without prior arrangement?
No, public access to Potomac Airpark is restricted because the airport entrance gate is kept locked. The field also closes at night and operates on an irregular attendance schedule rather than fixed hours. Dispatchers should treat any arrival as requiring advance coordination given these access constraints at this West Virginia airport.
What is the runway surface condition like at Potomac Airpark?
The single paved runway at W35, designated 11/29 and 4,979 feet long, shows notable wear according to airport remarks. Reported conditions include pavement spalling, cracking, an uneven surface, loose aggregate and stones, and vegetation growing through the pavement. Pilots operating at Potomac Airpark should anticipate a rougher surface than a standard asphalt runway in good repair.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Potomac Airpark?
Potomac Airpark has no customs service on site, so international arrivals must clear through the nearest facility, KJYO, located approximately 46 nautical miles away. This distance should be built into routing and timing for any flight requiring customs processing. Dispatchers planning trips into W35 need to arrange customs clearance at KJYO separately rather than expecting it at the airpark itself.