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Huntington, West Virginia

S. state of West Virginia.

Type CityPopulation 46,842

Why go

  • City in West Virginia, US.
  • Served by Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (PVL).

History

Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the county seat of Cabell County and sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Guyandotte rivers in the southwestern part of the state. With a population of 46,842 at the 2020 census, Huntington is the second-most populous city in West Virginia. The Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, spanning seven counties across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio, has an estimated 368,000 residents.

Airports

Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS) 7.6 mi to the centre
Huntington, WV, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Allegiant Air, American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Sanford, St. Petersburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) 3.5 mi to the centre
South Point, OH, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (PVL) 59 mi to the centre
Pikeville, KY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gallia Meigs Regional Airport 32 mi to the centre
Gallipolis, OH, US
Outdoor
Robert Newlon Field 7 mi to the centre
Huntington, WV, US
Outdoor
Ona Airpark 13 mi to the centre
Milton, WV, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (PVL); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HTS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Sanford, St. Petersburg).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Huntington, West Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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