Capito announces funding for Yeager Airport upgrades

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on both the Senate Appropriations and Commerce Committees, as well as Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) to support the new terminal project.

This grant award, which was made possible through provisions included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that Senator Capito helped negotiate and craft, will provide funding for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the passenger terminal, including constructing a new concourse, at Yeager Airport.

“CRW’s terminal is from the 1940s and is long overdue for a major upgrade. As I was helping negotiate the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, I made certain to highlight and support the needs of smaller and rural airports in West Virginia and across the country,” Senator Capito said. “We are now seeing the results with funding like this headed to West Virginia to support significant passenger growth at Yeager Airport. West Virginia continues to see the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and this grant announcement is yet another example.”

“Thanks to this significant investment, we are on the path to fully transforming the passenger experience at CRW,” Dominique Ranieri, Airport Director and CEO of West Virginia International Yeager Airport, said. “This project will not only upgrade our facilities to meet modern standards, but also ensures CRW remains a key, competitive asset for the region. We are immensely grateful for Senator Capito’s ongoing support in securing the funding needed to position the Airport for future growth.”

Individual award details listed below:

— $8,000,000 IIJA Airport Terminal Program grant to West Virginia International Yeager Airport (Charleston, W.Va.) to enhance passenger amenities, expand the security checkpoint, and meet requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.Top of FormBottom of Form