Winchester Regional Airport (WGO)

Winchester Regional Airport (KOKV) operates as a comprehensive general aviation facility positioned three miles southeast of Winchester in Frederick County, Virginia, covering 375 acres at 726 feet elevation above mean sea level within the northern Shenandoah Valley region. Operating since 1937, this publicly-owned facility maintains a single 5,500×100-foot asphalt runway (14/32) equipped with sophisticated navigation aids including ILS approach capabilities, MALSR (Medium Intensity Approach Lighting with Runway Alignment Indicator), REIL (Runway End Identifier Lights), and HIRL (High Intensity Runway Lights) activated via CTAF frequency 122.975.

Runway infrastructure accommodates diverse operations with dual traffic pattern altitudes including 1,980 feet AGL for turboprop and jet aircraft, while all other aircraft operate at 980 feet AGL, reflecting the facility's role serving both light general aviation and sophisticated business jets. The airport processes an average of 121 daily aircraft operations from its annual total exceeding 44,000 movements, with 96% comprising general aviation activities and 4% involving air taxi services, supporting corporate aviation needs throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan region.

Terminal and FBO services center on Winchester Aviation providing comprehensive amenities including climate-controlled waiting areas, pilot briefing facilities, coffee service, vending machines, full refueling capabilities for both 100LL and Jet A fuels, aircraft maintenance services, and extensive hangar storage options ranging from T-hangars to large corporate facilities. An FAA air traffic control tower operates during daylight hours with 24-hour surveillance and controlled access gates ensuring secure operations for corporate jets, private aircraft, and flight training activities.

Strategic significance encompasses serving as the preferred aviation gateway for business travelers accessing Apple's Shenandoah Valley data center and regional technology companies while providing essential connectivity for the historic Winchester area positioned just 10 minutes from downtown. The airport maintains specialized capabilities for mountain wave activity and valley fog conditions common during autumn months, while supporting ground transportation through on-site rental cars and taxi services connecting to the broader northern Virginia and Washington D.C. transportation network.