The federal government has awarded $1 million each to West Virginia International Yeager Airport and Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley.
Charleston Yeager Airport (CRW) will receive $1 million under the Airport Terminal Program (ATP) for a series of projects to upgrade its 1950s terminal building, improve Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and install a new roof.
Yeager Airport Director & CEO, Dominique Ranieri, said improving terminal facilities will make for a better passenger experience.
“CRW would like to thank U.S. Sen, Joe Manchin, D-WV, as well as Sen. 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,” Ranieri said in a press release.
Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority Board Chairman, Ed Hill said a viable airport is crucial to the area’s economy.
“CRW is our community’s gateway to the world, and this funding will ensure we continue to operate safely and efficiently,” he said.
Raleigh County Memorial Airport will use its portion of FAA funding for a terminal expansion, and for the addition of ADA accessible restrooms, as well as sustainable design concepts to promote energy efficiency.
The funding is part of President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced nearly $1 billion for more than 100 projects at 99 airports.
Under the ATP, the FAA is providing $5 billion to airports via discretionary, competitive grants for eligible terminal projects over a five-year period.
CRW received $2.1 million in 2021 from first-year funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.