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.
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.
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
Last week West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s Airport Director & CEO – Dominique Ranieri sat down with Jim Strawn & Company on Highlights to talk about the future of aviation at CRW.
This interview hits all the highlights, from celebrating CRW’s 75th anniversary to new and exciting projects at the Airport.
For more information on West Virginia International Yeager Airport’s proposed airfield, safety, and terminal improvement project, you can visit the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) website.
Today during a special meeting of the Board of Members, the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority (CWVRAA)accepted a $1,044,049 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The funding will support the completion of Phase 2 ofthe Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed airfield, safety, and terminal improvement project.
This Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being completed to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the project as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The proposed projectbeing studiedwould establish standard 1,000-foot-long by 500-foot-wide runway safety areas at both ends of Runway 5-23 and runway extension to meet the takeoff runway length needs of the existing and forecast future aircraft fleet mix at CRW. Additionally, the proposed project would improve the efficiency of operations in the terminal area and modernize the terminal complex to improve the passenger experience and provide a modern and efficient terminal.
Three West Virginia Airport’s received more than $8.7 million as part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program.
“We would like to thank Senator Manchin, Senator Capito,Congressman Mooney, and the FAA for their continued support as we work to improve CRW’s infastructureto allow us to attract additional air service and welcome visitors to West Virginia,” said CRW Airport Director and CEO,Dominique Ranieri.
The CWVRAA also formally accepted the Small Community Air Service Development Program (“SCASDP”) Grant to recruit, initiate, and support new air service to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport (DFW) or George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) awarded to CRW last month.
Today the West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) was awarded a Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant to support new service to Dallas Forth Worth International Airport (DFW) or Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
The grant can be used for a revenue guarantee, start-up costs, recruitment costs, and marketing to initiate and support new, nonstop service to DFW or IAH. The grant will support CRW’s effort to restore nonstop air service to a significant hub west of Mississippi.
“We are thrilled and thankful to have been selected to receive this opportunity and share it with our loyal passengers,” said Airport Director and CEO Nick Keller. “West Virginia’s economy is experiencing significant growth, and we’ve noticed the increasing demand for air service here. Great air service is critical to our region, quality of life, and the ability to attract new visitors and business.”
CRW was one of 25 grant proposals to be selected, and we are grateful for the community participation, local funding, and letter of support American Airlines filed for the project.
Previously, CRW was able to attract service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Spirit Airlines with the support of a SCASDP grant.
