CRW to host TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event in April

CRW to host TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event in April

West Virginia Residents will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) popular TSA PreCheck® program at West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) from April 17 to 21, where officials will host a “pop-up” enrollment center inside the airport terminal in baggage claim. 

TSA PreCheck is a valuable travel option that expedites the airport security checkpoint screening process. It allows passengers to leave on their shoes, light outerwear, and belt, keep their laptop in its case, and their 3-1-1 compliant liquids/gels bag in a carry-on in select TSA airport checkpoint screening lanes. More than 200 airports participate in TSA PreCheck nationwide, and more than 85 airlines participate in the program.

Travelers must make an appointment online (appointments are being taken now) to complete their enrollment in person or as a walk-in from Monday, April 17, through Friday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Those who have pre-booked appointments will have priority over walk-ins.

To pre-register, applicants need to complete the pre-enrollment steps and then will use the location “Charleston, WV”  to select the enrollment site for “Pop-Up CRW.” Next, applicants can schedule an appointment using the drop-down menu. The drop-down menu will show the first available time available, but individuals can choose a different date and time using that drop-down menu.

Applicants must bring documentation proving their identity and citizenship status. Visit the Universal Enroll website for a list of required documents.

The application fee is $78 and is good for five years. It must be paid at the time of your appointment by credit card, money order, company check, or certified/cashier’s check. Cash and personal checks are not accepted. Fingerprints and a photograph also are required during the in-person enrollment session.

After completing enrollment, successful applicants will receive a Known Traveler Number (KTN) via U.S. mail within about ten days, valid for five years. However, many individuals are approved several days after completing the in-person appointment, so you are encouraged to check your status online.

When booking future airline reservations, you will enter the provided KTN in the “Known Traveler Number” field. The KTN can be added when booking reservations online on a participating airline website, via a call to the airline reservation center, or with the travel management company making reservations. Additionally, the KTN can be entered in participating airline frequent flyer profiles, where it will be stored for future reservations.

West Virginia International Yeager Airport Receives Funding For Airport Equipment

West Virginia International Yeager Airport Receives Funding For Airport Equipment

West Virginia International Yeager Airport to receive $964,648 in funding from the the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).


West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) is excited to announce that it has received $964,648 in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This funding will be used to purchase new equipment that will help ensure safe and efficient operations for travelers. The equipment includes a snow broom to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods, a power sweeper to remove debris from the runway surface, and friction measuring equipment to maintain runway safety.

The funding was announced by U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee. This funding was made available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

This will enable West Virginia International Yeager Airport to obtain equipment to assist with ensuring safe airport operations during weather events.

“CRW would like to thank U.S. Senator Manchin (D-WV), as well as Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, for their support of West Virginia International Yeager Airport and our efforts to improve operations and safety for our passengers. We look forward to continuing to provide safe and efficient travel options for the people of West Virginia,” said Airport Director & CEO, Dominique Ranieri.

Spirit Airlines will discontinue service from CRW on May 4, 2023.

Spirit Airlines will discontinue service from CRW on May 4, 2023.

WEST VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL YEAGER AIRPORT STATEMENT:

West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) has been notified by Spirit Airlines that they will end their service from CRW on May 4, 2023.

The airline will issue a notice of cancellation to all ticketed passengers who have booked flights after May 4, 2023. Spirit Airlines is advising customers to contact the airline directly for assistance by visiting their website, or by calling 855-728-3555.

CRW is very thankful to Senator Manchin, Senator Capito, our Congressional delegation, and the Kanawha County Commission for their assistance obtaining the Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) Grant that provided the minimum revenue guarantee (MRG), which attracted Spirit to our market.

West Virginia International Yeager Airport will continue to actively pursue other air service providers to resume flights to Orlando International Airport (MCO), Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), and other additional routes to our region.

West Virginia International Yeager Airport Receives $1 Million for Terminal Upgrades

West Virginia International Yeager Airport Receives $1 Million for Terminal Upgrades

On February 27, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Administration announced that 104 projects at 99 airports would receive a share of nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in Fiscal Year 2023.

Among those airport projects, West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) will receive $1 million under the Airport Terminal Program (ATP) for airport terminal upgrades, including improving ADA compliance and installing a new roof that has exceeded its useful life.

“CRW would like to thank U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), as well as Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and the members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, for their hard work in helping to make the passenger experience more efficient and enjoyable by fighting for much-needed airport infrastructure improvements,” said Airport Director & CEO, Dominique Ranieri.

“CRW is our communities gateway to the world, and this funding will ensure we continue to operate safely and efficiently,” said Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority Board Chairman, Ed Hill.

Under the ATP, the FAA is providing $5 billion to airports via discretionary, competitive grants for eligible terminal projects over a five-year period. Funding is going out to airports nationwide to benefit passengers with more reliable and efficient airport systems.

CRW received $2.1 million in 2021 from the first-year funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Learn more about this historic investment at faa.gov

CRW CEO Named Top 40 Under 40 For 2022

CRW CEO Named Top 40 Under 40 For 2022

CRW Airport Director and CEO Dominique Ranieri has been named one of the aviation industry’s Top 40 under 40 leaders by Airport Business. The Top 40 Under 40 showcases the top talent and leading thinkers in the aviation industry who are driving success and innovations for the future.

In 2015 at the age of 24, Dominique Ranieri represented the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority in litigation. She began working for the Airport Authority in 2017, starting as the Airport’s Director of Marketing & Air Service Development and working her way up to the CEO role. Her hard work has led to many additions (and schedule adjustments) to service at CRW Airport—notably, service from CRW to Orlando International Airport (MCO) on low-cost carrier, Spirit Airlines.

Before being named CEO, Ranieri served as Assistant Airport Director for nearly two years. Her appointment to her current position was made official in September 2022. She is the first woman to lead West Virginia International Yeager Airport.

CRW airport is proud of Director Ranieri’s industry-advancing contributions and greatly appreciates her dedication to the CRW team and our passengers. Congratulations to Dominique and each of the 2022 winners!