Why go
- City in West Virginia, US.
- Served by Ohio University Airport (ATO).
History
Parkersburg is a city in Wood County, West Virginia, United States, and its county seat. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's fourth-most populous city and the center of the Parkersburg–Vienna metropolitan area. The city's population was 29,738 at the 2020 census, and its metro population was 89,490.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- United Airlines UA (BE1) · 1 route: Cleveland*
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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ohio University Airport (ATO); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Blennerhassett Island Ferry, 1.2 mi); routes include Island Belle.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Parkersburg, West Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.