Airports / Pennsylvania / WSG
Washington County Airport.
Washington, Pennsylvania · 1,184 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.4/5
Google rating
26 ratings
1
Operators based
1,184
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
17 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Washington, Pennsylvania, Washington County Airport (KAFJ / WSG) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 1,184 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Skyward Aviation bases aircraft at WSG. Useful alternates include Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG, 17 nm), Allegheny County Airport (AGC, 21 nm), and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT, 21 nm). WSG offers a single 5,004-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of WSG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from WSG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KAFJ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Skyward Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 07:00-17:00, 24/7 upon request
- Unicom 129.625
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KAFJ
IATA
WSG
FAA / Local
AFJ
Elevation
1,184 ft
Coordinates
40.1365° N · 80.2902° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs PA fields
state range 36–2,284 ft
At 1,184 ft, WSG sits higher than 57% of the 49 Pennsylvania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,004 ft
- 09/275,004 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,004 ft
WSG's 5,004 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 17nmHLGWheeling Ohio County AirportWheeling
- 21nmAGCAllegheny County AirportPittsburgh
- 21nmPITPittsburgh International AirportPittsburgh
- 34nmMGWMorgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart FieldMorgantown
- 38nmBFPBeaver County AirportBeaver Falls
- 41nmLBEArnold Palmer Regional AirportLatrobe
Location
Open the full mapKAFJ · Washington County Airport · Washington, PA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from WSG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 149 nm | 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 362 nm | 1h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 386 nm | 1h 18m |
| Boston (BED) | 429 nm | 1h 24m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 808 nm | 2h 17m |
| Miami (MIA) | 861 nm | 2h 24m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 909 nm | 2h 31m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use WSG?
- Washington County Airport's longest paved runway is 5,004 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at WSG?
- Washington County Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,004 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at WSG?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Washington County Airport as a home base, including Skyward Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Washington County Airport?
- One FBO serves WSG: Skyward Aviation. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to WSG?
- The closest alternate is Wheeling Ohio County Airport (HLG), about 17 nm away, followed by Allegheny County Airport (AGC) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from WSG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: New York about 1h 4m (288 nm), Chicago about 1h 15m (362 nm), Nashville about 1h 18m (386 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.