The location of Washington Heights
Introduction ...
Below are places that are close (or relative) to Washington Heights.
This page contains six sections:
- Around Washington Heights ...
- Boone County ...
- Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
- Websites We Enjoy ...
- Airports Near Washington Heights ...
Around Washington Heights ...
The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Charleston. It is located about 24 miles [38 km] to the northeast of Washington Heights. Charleston has a population of 47,900 people.<1>
The next largest community is Huntington. It is located about 41 miles [65 km] to the northwest of Washington Heights and has a population of 47,100 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 Washington Heights and not the distance if you drove.<2>
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Louisa (KY) [Map] | 2,412 | W | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| South Point (OH) [Map] | 3,874 | NW | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
| Barboursville [Map] | 4,217 | NW | 35 miles [56.3 km] |
| Beckley [Map] | 16,404 | SE | 40 miles [64.4 km] |
| Dunbar [Map] | 7,338 | N | 22 miles [35.4 km] |
| Fayetteville [Map] | 2,772 | E | 39 miles [62.8 km] |
| Hurricane [Map] | 6,542 | N | 29 miles [46.7 km] |
| Kenova [Map] | 3,007 | NW | 47 miles [75.6 km] |
| Madison [Map] | 2,801 | N | Less than 2 miles |
| Milton [Map] | 2,612 | NW | 32 miles [51.5 km] |
| Nitro [Map] | 6,561 | N | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Oak Hill [Map] | 8,338 | E | 37 miles [59.5 km] |
| South Charleston [Map] | 12,493 | N | 22 miles [35.4 km] |
| Williamson [Map] | 2,796 | SW | 34 miles [54.7 km] |
| Winfield [Map] | 2,359 | N | 34 miles [54.7 km] |
The following is a sample of nearby communities:
| Community | 2017 Population | Dir | Distance |
| Danville [Map] | 629 | N | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| Foch [Map] | --- | E | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Greenview [Map] | --- | S | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Havana [Map] | --- | SW | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| Jeffrey [Map] | --- | S | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Low Gap [Map] | --- | S | Less than 2 miles |
| Powell Creek [Map] | --- | S | Less than 2 miles |
| Price Hill [Map] | --- | NE | Less than 2 miles |
| Quinland [Map] | --- | E | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| Ramage [Map] | --- | S | 3 miles [4.8 km] |
| Rock Creek [Map] | --- | N | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| Secoal [Map] | --- | S | 4 miles [6.4 km] |
| South Madison [Map] | --- | NE | Less than 2 miles |
| Turtle Creek [Map] | --- | W | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
| Uneeda [Map] | --- | E | 2 miles [3.2 km] |
For more communities neighboring Washington Heights, please visit our County-by-County Page for Washington Heights.
Boone County ...
Washington Heights is located in Boone County.
The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Boone County: Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Raleigh & Wyoming.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Washington Heights ...
This section has been moved to our Tidbits & Trivia page for Washington Heights.
See Our Genealogy Helper Page ...
We have a list of several cemeteries that are in the area around Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights ...
Of the airports that we know about, these are some of the closest to Washington Heights.
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code)<3> | Dir | Distance |
| Logan Co. Airport (FAA ID: 6L4) [Map] | SSW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | NNE | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Mingo Co. Airport (FAA ID: 4I0) [Map] | SW | 33 miles [53.1 km] |
| Kee Fld. (ICAO: KI16) [Map] | SSE | 33 miles [53.1 km] |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | ESE | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | NW | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Welch Muni. (FAA ID: I25) [Map] | SSE | 45 miles [72.4 km] |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | WNW | 45 miles [72.4 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 Washington Heights.
Please keep in mind that these airports where chosen based on their air-distance from Washington Heights. 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 |
| Airborne Airpark (ILN/KILN) [Map] | NW | 142 miles [228.5 km] |
| Port Columbus Intl. (CMH/KCMH) [Map] | NNW | 146 miles [235 km] |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | NE | 151 miles [243 km] |
| Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG/KCVG) [Map] | WNW | 168 miles [270.4 km] |
| Dayton Intl. (DAY/KDAY) [Map] | NW | 181 miles [291.3 km] |
| Pittsburgh Intl. (PIT/KPIT) [Map] | NNE | 189 miles [304.2 km] |
Smaller Airports with Scheduled Flights / Air Taxi Service
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | NNE | 26 miles [41.8 km] |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | ESE | 42 miles [67.6 km] |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | WNW | 45 miles [72.4 km] |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB/KLWB) [Map] | E | 79 miles [127.1 km] |
General Aviation Airports
| Airport Name (IATA/ICAO Code) | Dir | Distance |
| Logan Co. Airport (FAA ID: 6L4) [Map] | SSW | 13 miles [20.9 km] |
| Mingo Co. Airport (FAA ID: 4I0) [Map] | SW | 33 miles [53.1 km] |
| Kee Fld. (ICAO: KI16) [Map] | SSE | 33 miles [53.1 km] |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | NW | 44 miles [70.8 km] |
| Welch Muni. (FAA ID: I25) [Map] | SSE | 45 miles [72.4 km] |
| Big Sandy Rgnl. (FAA ID: K22) [Map] | WSW | 48 miles [77.2 km] |
| Pike Co. Airport (FAA ID: PBX) [Map] | SW | 51 miles [82.1 km] |
| Belcher Rgnl. (FAA ID: 57KY) [Map] | SSW | 53 miles [85.3 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.
| Airborne Airpark (ILN/KILN) [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 | |
| Roanoke Rgnl. - Woodrum Fld. (ROA/KROA) [Map] | |
| Website for Roanoke Regional Airport - Woodrum Field | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Kee Fld. (ICAO: KI16) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Lawrence County Airpark (ICAO: KHTW) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Summersville Airport (ICAO: KSXL) [Map] | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Morgantown Muni. (MGW/KMGW) [Map] | |
| Website for Morgantown Municipal Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Northern Kentucky Intl. (CVG/KCVG) [Map] | |
| Website for Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Dayton Intl. (DAY/KDAY) [Map] | |
| Website for Dayton International 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 | |
| Yeager Airport (CRW/KCRW) [Map] | |
| Website for Yeager Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Raleigh County Meml. (BKW/KBKW) [Map] | |
| Website for Raleigh County Memorial Airport | |
| For more detail: AirNav AOPA FlightAware FlightStats | |
| Tri-State Airport (HTS/KHTS) [Map] | |
| Website for Tri-State 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 | |
Other Roadside Stops ...
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Washington Heights. 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 Washington Heights. |
| <2> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Washington Heights) to Point B. If you need the driving distance, we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Washington Heights. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from Washington Heights Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Washington Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0365, Longitude: -81.8330 [Map]. |
| <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 Washington Heights), 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. |