The location of Astor
Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Astor.
This page contains six sections:
- Around Astor ...
- Taylor County ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Astor ...
Around Astor ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Morgantown. It is located about 29 miles [46 km] to the north of Astor. Morgantown has a population of 30,500 people.<1>
The next largest community is Fairmont. It is located about 16 miles [25 km] to the north of Astor and has a population of 18,500 people.
The following large communities are also in the area. Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance from Astor and not the distance as if you drove.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Masontown (PA) [Map] | 3,322 | N | 43 miles [69.2 km] |
| Uniontown (PA) [Map] | 9,824 | NE | 50 miles [80.5 km] |
| Waynesburg (PA) [Map] | 3,985 | N | 45 miles [72.4 km] |
| Bridgeport [Map] | 8,635 | NW | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
| Buckhannon [Map] | 5,529 | S | 17 miles [27.4 km] |
| Clarksburg [Map] | 15,621 | W | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Elkins [Map] | 7,047 | SE | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Grafton [Map] | 5,077 | NE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Granville [Map] | 2,560 | N | 29 miles [46.7 km] |
| Kingwood [Map] | 2,929 | NE | 29 miles [46.7 km] |
| New Martinsville [Map] | 5,138 | NW | 47 miles [75.6 km] |
| Philippi [Map] | 3,380 | SE | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Pleasant Valley [Map] | 3,164 | N | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Weston [Map] | 3,971 | SW | 22 miles [35.4 km] |
| Westover [Map] | 4,182 | N | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
The following is a sample of neighboring communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Adaland [Map] | --- | SE | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Adamston [Map] | --- | W | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Anmoore [Map] | 749 | W | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Berryburg [Map] | --- | SE | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Despard [Map] | --- | W | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Elk City [Map] | --- | S | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Fetterman [Map] | --- | NE | 9 miles [14.5 km] |
| Flemington [Map] | 312 | N | Less than 2 miles |
| Gore [Map] | --- | NW | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Hebron [Map] | --- | NE | 12 miles [19.3 km] |
| Knottsville [Map] | --- | NE | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Nutter Fort [Map] | 1,540 | W | 10 miles [16.1 km] |
| Stonewood [Map] | 1,737 | W | 8 miles [12.9 km] |
| Union [Map] | --- | SE | 11 miles [17.7 km] |
| Wellington Heights [Map] | --- | SE | 7 miles [11.3 km] |
For more communities neighboring Astor, please visit our County-by-County Page for Astor.
Taylor County ...
Astor is located in Taylor County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Taylor County: Barbour, Harrison, Marion, Monongalia & Preston.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Astor ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Astor.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Astor. Our list includes the location of each cemetery, with the ability to see an overhead view of the cemetery.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Astor. Our list includes information such as whether the community had a post office or railroad service in 1895.
Websites We Enjoy ...
When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit:
For the State of West Virginia
West Virginia Tourism
Parks for West Virginia
Fishing in West Virginia
Hunting in West Virginia
National Park Service (NPS) sites in West Virginia
America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
The Living New Deal - Sites in West Virginia
Murals of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) - New Deal Art in West Virginia
Airports Near Astor ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Astor.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Philippi / Barbour County Rgnl. (FAA ID: 79D) [Map] | SE | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| North Central WV Airport (CKB/KCKB) [Map] | NW | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Fairmont Muni. (FAA ID: 4G7) [Map] | N | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Upshur County Rgnl. (ICAO: KW22) [Map] | SSW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Buckhannon Airport [Map] | SSW | 18 miles [29 km] |
When we're on the road, rather than always picking an airport that is close to our destination, we try to see if there might be another airport that would better fit our travel plans.<4> To help with your planning, the following list of airports is organized by type and proximity to Astor.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Astor. You should check the map and see how accessible they are when considering one airport over another.
Large Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | NNE | 30 miles [48.3 km] |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | N | 86 miles [138.4 km] |
| Akron - Canton Rgnl. (CAK/KCAK) [Map] | NNW | 134 miles [215.7 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| North Central WV Airport (CKB/KCKB) [Map] | NW | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Allegheny Co. Airport (AGC/KAGC) [Map] | N | 77 miles [123.9 km] |
| Arnold Palmer Rgnl. (LBE/KLBE) [Map] | NNE | 81 miles [130.4 km] |
| Greater Pittsburgh Intl. [Map] | N | 86 miles [138.4 km] |
| Shenandoah Valley Rgnl. (SHD/KSHD) [Map] | SE | 95 miles [152.9 km] |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | S | 96 miles [154.5 km] |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | SW | 98 miles [157.7 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Philippi / Barbour County Rgnl. (FAA ID: 79D) [Map] | SE | 6 miles [9.7 km] |
| Fairmont Muni. (FAA ID: 4G7) [Map] | N | 14 miles [22.5 km] |
| Upshur County Rgnl. (ICAO: KW22) [Map] | SSW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Buckhannon Airport [Map] | SSW | 18 miles [29 km] |
| Elkins - Randolph Co. Airport (EKN/KEKN) [Map] | SSE | 28 miles [45.1 km] |
Additional Airport Information
For each of the airports listed below, we've linked to websites where detailed information about the airport can be found.
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | |
| Website for Morgantown Municipal Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | |
| Website for Pittsburgh International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Shenandoah Valley Rgnl. (SHD/KSHD) [Map] | |
| Website for Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | |
| Website for Greenbrier Valley Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | |
| Website for Yeager Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Upshur County Rgnl. (ICAO: KW22) [Map] | |
| Website for Upshur County Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Elkins - Randolph Co. Airport (EKN/KEKN) [Map] | |
| Website for Elkins - Randolph County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Akron - Canton Rgnl. (CAK/KCAK) [Map] | |
| Website for Akron - Canton Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Braxton Co. Airport (ICAO: K48I) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Garrett Co. Airport (ICAO: K2G4) [Map] | |
| Website for Garrett County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Grant Co. Airport (ICAO: KW99) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Connellsville Airport (ICAO: KVVS) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Port Columbus Intl. (CMH/KCMH) [Map] | |
| Website for Port Columbus International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| University Park Airport (SCE/KUNV) [Map] | |
| Website for University Park Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| North Central WV Airport (CKB/KCKB) [Map] | |
| Website for North Central West Virginia Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Allegheny Co. Airport (AGC/KAGC) [Map] | |
| Website for Allegheny County Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Arnold Palmer Rgnl. (LBE/KLBE) [Map] | |
| Website for Arnold Palmer Regional Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
Visit our Community Index for West Virginia
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Astor. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of West Virginia: https://www.wv.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Astor. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Astor) to Point B. Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Astor. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.2404, Longitude: -80.1412 [Map]. In this case, the coordinates for Astor have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <3> | The IATA and ICAO are organizations that, amongst other functions, provide identifying codes for airports. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an airline trade organization. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is an agency of the United Nations. Although the codes are similar, be careful not to confuse them. |
| <4> | When we are planning a trip (for example, to Astor), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip. |