Raleigh County Memorial Airport serves Beckley and Raleigh County and is owned by Raleigh County Arpt Auth. The airport has more than one runway. The longest is a paved runway extending 6750 feet. The facility is at an elevation of 2504 feet at a distance of about 3 miles from Beckley.
04/11 Coming to The Beckley area West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone. Virginia Highlands Festival Abingdon VA August2-11 Showcasing Appalachian arts and crafts. Appalachian Festival Beckley WV August23-25 The 17th Annual Appalachian Festival is three big days packed with arts, crafts, entertainment, music, food and fun! Golden Delicious Festival Clay WV August30-September1 The Golden Delicious is the State Fruit of West Virginia. Clay County is the birthplace of the golden delicious. Antique Car Show, Art Auction Baking Contest,
5K Run/Walk, Golf Tournament.