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Morgantown, West Virginia

Private charter · DSM → MGW

Des Moines to Morgantown

732 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Des Moines to Morgantown, door to door faster.

Trade about 15½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Des Moines International Airport in Des Moines to Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field in Morgantown, 732 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
732 mi
Flight
—
Driving
15½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
DSMDes MoinesMGWMorgantown
DSM → MGW732 miles direct

Departing Des Moines

Airports in Des Moines

  • DSM

    Major airport

    Des Moines International Airport

    Des Moines · KDSM

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    9,004 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

Arriving Morgantown

Airports in Morgantown

  • MGW

    Commercial airport

    Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field

    Morgantown · KMGW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,199 ft

  • CKB

    Commercial airport

    North Central West Virginia Airport

    Bridgeport · KCKB

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    7,800 ft

When you land

Things to do in Morgantown

Morgantown is home to West Virginia University, the state’s flagship research university, and its economy revolves around the university and WVU Medicine, whose J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital is the flagship of the state’s largest health system. The federal government’s National Energy Technology Laboratory has a major research campus here, and energy, engineering and healthcare businesses round out the economy. The city sits on the Monongahela River near the Pennsylvania border, about 75 miles south of Pittsburgh.

  1. 01

    Coopers Rock State Forest

    East of Morgantown, the forest’s famous overlook offers sweeping views of the Cheat River Gorge, along with hiking, rock climbing and the ruins of an iron furnace.

  2. 02

    Milan Puskar Stadium

    Home of the WVU Mountaineers, the stadium comes alive on fall Saturdays, with fans singing “Country Roads” after home victories.

  3. 03

    WVU Personal Rapid Transit

    This automated system of small cars, built in the 1970s, links downtown with the university’s campuses and remains an unusual and practical way to get around town.

  4. 04

    Mon River and Caperton Trails

    These rail-trails follow the Monongahela River through Morgantown and beyond, with paved and crushed-stone sections ideal for walking, running and cycling.

  5. 05

    Cheat Lake

    Just east of town, this reservoir offers boating, kayaking and paddleboarding, along with a waterfront trail and lakeside restaurants.

  6. 06

    Arthurdale Heritage

    About 20 miles south, this museum preserves the first New Deal homestead community, championed by Eleanor Roosevelt, with restored homes and a visitor center.

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Questions

Des Moines to Morgantown flights

How long is a private flight from Des Moines to Morgantown?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 732 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 15½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Des Moines to Morgantown use?

You can depart from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV), or Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) and arrive at Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW) or North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Des Moines to Morgantown cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Des Moines and Morgantown?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Morgantown back to Des Moines are priced the same way.

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Morgantown to Des Moines

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