Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field (KMRB), West Virginia
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Eastern WV Regional / Shepherd Field, KMRB, is a towered public airport in Martinsburg, West Virginia, built around a single long runway that supports a steady mix of civilian and military traffic. The field sits within a cluster of regional airports serving the greater Washington-Baltimore area, including Winchester Regional and Hagerstown Regional, and its single-runway asphalt-concrete layout paired with full Jet A and 100LL fuel service makes it a practical stop for business aviation operators working the corridor.
Runways
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field has one paved runway, 08/26, 8,815 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt and concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field has Jet A, 100LL and A++ available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Leesburg Executive (KJYO), 28 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field recorded 1,163 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July, August and October.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 118 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field averages 10.4 days above 90°F in July and 24.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.9°F, and January the coldest, at 41.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, noise procedures, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when the control tower is closed, contact Potomac Approach on frequency 132.075, or use an alternate frequency if unable.
Additional runway 08/26 weight bearing capacities: single wheel 175,000 pounds; dual wheel/dual tandem 568,000 pounds; triple tandem 585,000 pounds; and C5-class 840,000 pounds.
When the control tower is closed, pilots activate MALSR for runway 26, REIL for runway 08, PAPI for both runway 08 and 26, and HIRL for runway 08/26, all via CTAF.
The approach ratio is 34:1 at the displaced threshold.
Runway 26 is constructed with concrete for the first 590 feet, asphalt for the middle 7,125 feet, and concrete for the last 1,100 feet.
Runway 26 has military assault landing zone and point of impact reference markings.
Military notice for Air National Guard operations: quiet hours are 0400 to 1200 Zulu Monday through Friday, and 2100 to 1300 Zulu Saturday and Sunday.
Deer and birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Military notice: Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II is in effect from October 1 to April 30.
Full fuel service is available from 0700 to 1900; self-service fuel is available 24/7 after hours.
Full fuel service is available from 0700 to 1900, with limited service after hours.
Taxiway B is closed from the fuel farm southward.
Military notice for Air National Guard operations: all military aircraft must contact Pikeside on frequency 297.9 twenty minutes prior to landing and prior to engine start. Flight plans may be filed by electronic flight bag or other flight plan filing software, sent to the designated Air Force airfield management address.
Taxiway D is closed past a private hangar located 1,750 feet south of taxiway E.
The airport holds FAA ARFF Index D, NFPA Category 8, with Index E, Category 10 equipment available.
Grass landings are not permitted.
Military notice: customs, agriculture, and immigration services are not available; the field is not a port of entry.
Military notice: all transient aircrews must store classified materials up to Secret level with the wing command post.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Eastern Wv Regional / Shepherd Field has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Winchester Regional (KOKV), 17.26 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KMRB offer for business aviation arrivals?
Eastern WV Regional / Shepherd Field, KMRB, operates a single runway, 08/26, measuring 8,815 feet long and 150 feet wide. The surface is asphalt-concrete, with the 26 end built as 590 feet of concrete, a 7,125-foot asphalt middle section, and a final 1,100 feet of concrete. This length accommodates most business jet types without runway-limited weight concerns. The approach ratio at the displaced threshold is 34:1. Pilots should note the mixed-surface construction when assessing braking action reports.
Is customs available for international arrivals at KMRB?
Eastern WV Regional / Shepherd Field is not a port of entry, and customs is not available onsite for civilian arrivals. The nearest customs facility is KJYO, located 27.76 nautical miles away. Military aircraft are separately addressed in field remarks, but general civilian customs clearance must be arranged at KJYO or another designated port prior to arrival. Dispatchers planning international legs into KMRB should build the customs stop into the routing rather than expecting onsite clearance.
What fuel is available at KMRB and during what hours?
Eastern WV Regional / Shepherd Field stocks 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. Full service is available from 0700 to 1900 local, with self-service fuel available 24/7 after hours according to field remarks. This gives operators flexibility for early departures or late arrivals outside the staffed service window. Confirm current self-service fuel type and availability directly, since after-hours access can vary by tank status.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KMRB?
Eastern WV Regional / Shepherd Field, KMRB, recorded 1,163 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 2,959 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly business aviation volume ranged from a low of 62 operations in February to a high of 118 in August. Traffic builds through spring and stays elevated through the summer and into October before tapering in the winter months. The field carries an ops tier 1 classification, reflecting its status as one of the more active general aviation airports in its region.
What wildlife and airfield hazards should pilots know about at KMRB?
Eastern WV Regional / Shepherd Field reports deer and birds on and in the vicinity of the airport, a standing caution for all arriving and departing traffic. Military users face an additional seasonal note: a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II period is in effect from October 1 to April 30. Grass landings are not permitted at KMRB. Taxiway B is closed from the fuel farm southward, and taxiway D is closed past a private hangar 1,750 feet south of taxiway E, so ground routing should account for these restrictions.