Why go
- City in West Virginia, US.
- Served by Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (PVL).
History
Huntington is a city in Cabell and Wayne counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the county seat of Cabell County and sits at the confluence of the Ohio and Guyandotte rivers in the southwestern part of the state. With a population of 46,842 at the 2020 census, Huntington is the second-most populous city in West Virginia. The Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area, spanning seven counties across West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio, has an estimated 368,000 residents.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 3 routes: Myrtle Beach, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, DH8) · 1 route: Charlotte
- US Airways US (DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Charlotte*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pike County Airport Hatcher Field (PVL); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: HTS has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Charlotte, Myrtle Beach, Sanford, St. Petersburg).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Huntington, West Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.