Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (EKN)

Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport (KEKN) serves Elkins, West Virginia, nestled in the Allegheny Mountains at the heart of the Mountain State's scenic high country, positioned at coordinates 38.89° latitude and -79.86° longitude providing essential aviation access to this historic railroad town surrounded by some of Appalachia's most spectacular forested mountain terrain and outdoor recreation opportunities. The airport operates as a vital transportation link for this mountainous region where challenging topography and limited highway access make aviation crucial for business travel, emergency services, and tourism supporting the area's economy based on timber, agriculture, education at Davis & Elkins College, and outdoor recreation activities. The facility features regional airport infrastructure designed to accommodate general aviation, charter flights, and potential commercial services serving the needs of business travelers, tourists, government officials, and residents accessing this geographically isolated but scenically spectacular region of Appalachian West Virginia. The airport enables efficient transportation for visitors to nearby destinations including Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sods Wilderness, Snowshoe Mountain Resort, and other outdoor recreation areas that attract tourists seeking hiking, rock climbing, skiing, and authentic Appalachian mountain experiences in one of America's most pristine mountain environments. Operational services focus on supporting the local economy while facilitating access to the exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities that define this region of West Virginia, where aviation provides essential connectivity for emergency medical services, government operations, and tourism that brings visitors from urban areas to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Allegheny Mountains. The airport represents crucial infrastructure enabling economic development in mountainous Appalachia while preserving access to traditional mountain communities and some of the eastern United States' most spectacular wilderness areas and outdoor recreation destinations.