Terra Alta
in Preston County of West Virginia, United States
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Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field (24 mi) - North Central West Virginia Airport (38 mi)
- Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (58 mi)
- Washington County Airport (62 mi)
- Allegheny County Airport (66 mi)
- John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport (71 mi)
- Pittsburgh International Airport (81 mi)
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (89 mi)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (117 mi)
- Yeager Airport (133 mi)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (141 mi)
- Roanoke Regional Woodrum Field (148 mi)
- Alpine Lake Resort (Golf course, 0 mi)
- Preston Country Club (Golf course, 6 mi)
- Oakland Golf Club (Golf course, 8 mi)
- The Golf Club at Wisp (Golf course, 12 mi)
- Summit Inn Resort (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Nemacolin Woodlands Resort (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Mount Summit Golf Course (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Holly Meadows Golf Course (Golf course, 25 mi)
- The Pines Country Club (Golf course, 25 mi)
- Canaan Valley Golf Course & Resort (Golf course, 28 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 39.446 and -79.546 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 39° 26' 44" and W -79° 32' 47"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 03:45 PM (Sunday)
- Timezone: America/New_York
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:12 am and 8:16 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -34.226 and 115.057 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Hamelin Bay - References
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Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-05 08:24:42
Delve into Terra Alta
Terra Alta in Preston County (West Virginia) with it's 1,493 habitants is located in United States about 140 mi (or 225 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Terra Alta is now 03:45 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 12 airports close to Terra Alta, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Morgantown Municipal Walter L. Bill Hart Field in a distance of 24 mi (or 39 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kingwood, Oakland, Parsons, Morgantown and Grafton. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 21°C / 69 °F
| Morning Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 19°C / 65 °F |
| Night Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 7% |
| Air Humidity | 82% |
| Air Pressure | 1016 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 89% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Sunday, 5th of May 2024
23°C (73 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Monday, 6th of May 2024
19°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Tuesday, 7th of May 2024
24°C (76 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Alpine Lake Resort
Videos from this area
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2014 McKee's Sky Ranch Slideshow
McKee's Sky Ranch, in Terra Alta, WVa. hosts an annual motorcycle event that should not be missed. Check out the 4 days of trail riding, road rides and vintage racing!
Dear Prudence - The Family Outlaws - Trip's Farm Family Cookout - 2013-07-20
The Family Outlaws covering Dear Prudence at the 1st Annual Trip's Farm Family Cookout at Sunshine Daydream Memorial Park in Terra Alta, WV on 7-20-2013. www.facebook.com/thefamilyoutlaws...
Cold Rain and Snow - The Family Outlaws - Trip's Farm Family Cookout - 2013-07-20
The Family Outlaws covering Cold Rain and Snow at the Trip's Farm Family Cookout at Sunshine Daydream Memorial Park in Terra Alta, WV on 7-20-2013. www.facebook.com/thefamilyoutlaws ...
CSX Mountain Sub Helpers #1
CSX CW44AC #293, CW60AC #662, and SD50 #8507 are hauling a varied mix of 80 loaded coal hoppers eastbound up the Cranberry Grade on CSX's Mountain Subdivision at Terra Alta, West Virginia....
West End Winter: Coal Train Climbs out of the Hole...Winter 1991-92
CSX Coal train climbs Cranberry Grade to Terra Alta, WV in the snow during the winter of 1991-92 on the old West End of the Cumberland Division. Assisting SD60 helpers (In factory gray & blue)...
Whitewater Rafting the Cheat River Narrows at 8 foot
5-17-14 due to high water levels the previously scheduled canyon trip was moved to the Cheat Narrows, rapids included are Wind, Rocking Horse, Meat Grinder, and 2nd run of Wind. Cheat River...
A driveway in Preston County, West Virginia
July 10, 2008.
CSX Mountain Sub Helpers #2
CSX B236-24, ES44AC helper units #728/730 have unhooked from an 80-hopper loaded coal train at Terra Alta, West Virginia, then descended the Cranberry Grade to Rowlesburg, West Virginia. Here.
The Zipline Show Ad 1105
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Disney Planning Episode #9: Packing List
Link to the packing List I used http://tipsfromthedisneydiva.blogspot.com/2008/05/packing-checklists.html She also has a packing list for the disney backpack check it out!
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Terra Alta, West Virginia
Terra Alta is a town and former coal town in Preston County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 1,477 at the 2010 census. Terra Alta was also in the running to be the county seat, but Kingwood, a town twelve miles away, surpassed it.
WWHC
WWHC is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Oakland, Maryland. Due to the high altitude of its tower, WWHC's signal covers most of Garrett County, Maryland, most of neighboring Preston County, West Virginia, and parts of Tucker, Grant, and Mineral Counties in West Virginia. WWHC is owned and operated by Radiowerks Broadcasting.
WKMM
WKMM is a Country formatted broadcast radio station licensed to Kingwood, West Virginia, serving Kingwood and Preston County, West Virginia. WKMM is owned and operated by Neil P. Waldeck.
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Alpine Lake Resort and Conference Center: United States, Alpine Lake Resort and Conference Center (source)
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Cranberry, Salt Lick, Portland, Salt Lick Falls, Green Glades, Cranberry Station, Cranberry Summit, Terra Alta
