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Airport Village
Airport Village is located in West Virginia
Airport Village
Airport Village
Location in West Virginia
Airport Village is located in the United States
Airport Village
Airport Village
Location in the United States
Country United States
State West Virginia
County Kanawha
Elevation
627 ft (191 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS ID 1534846

Airport Village is a small place in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. Instead, it's governed directly by the county.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government. It's different from a city or town, which usually has a mayor and a city council.

How They Are Governed

  • These areas are managed by the larger county government.
  • The county provides services like police, fire, and roads.
  • Residents still pay taxes to the county and state.

Why Some Places Are Unincorporated

  • Sometimes, communities are too small to form their own city.
  • Other times, residents prefer to be governed by the county.
  • It can also be a way to keep taxes lower.

Location and Geography

Airport Village is located in Kanawha County, West Virginia. The county is known for its beautiful Appalachian Mountains scenery. The elevation of Airport Village is about 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. This area is in the Eastern Time Zone.

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