Ona is a small

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along

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(the old

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) in Cabell County,

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, United States. It is situated roughly halfway between the towns of Barboursville to the west and

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to the east. Ona is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 287,702. New definitions from February 28, 2013 placed the population at 363,000.

Landmarks

Ona is home to three notable places. The first is Cabell Midland High School, which is the consolidated regional secondary school for students living in the eastern half of Cabell County. This is a rather large

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of modern construction, with extensive athletic facilities. The student population varies from 1,500 to 2,000 students. A second landmark is the

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. This is a prime location for local

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competitions. The track has had its share of financial difficulties and has been closed several times in prior years. It has, however, been operating continuously since 2006. The last time NASCAR held a Cup level race on a Tuesday was August 11, 1970, when

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won the West Virginia 300 in Ona. The third landmark is the Ona Airpark. This airstrip consists of a 3154x40 foot runway (heading 064/244 magnetic) with an associated taxiway, 48 hangars, FBO and a parking lot. Flying lessons are offered Hangar 9 Aviation on site. The airport's

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is 12V, and its CTAF frequency is 122.8

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. Landing and departure control are conducted from Charleston's

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. Ona Airpark does not have its own control tower. Ona is also home to the Ona Little League Athletic Complex, part of the Ona Milton Little League, which sits just across the Mud River from the Ona Airpark. Spectators from around the tri-state come every spring and fall to enjoy a relaxing afternoon or evening of baseball or softball.

References

External links

Ona Airpark Website
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