CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced $4,962,541 in federal funding for the Raleigh County Memorial Airport (Beckley) and the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (Parkersburg) to support public charter service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). The term of this service will run from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025, and will support 624 annual round trips at each airport. This funding was made available through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Alternate Essential Air Service (AEAS) program.
“Today’s announcement is great news for Raleigh and Wood counties,” Senator Capito said. “West Virginia’s airports—especially ones located in rural areas—play a key role in connecting our communities and strengthening our economy. Continuing services like this will open opportunities for further development, while also connecting West Virginians with more opportunities. I’m excited to see the impact this funding will have on the lives of West Virginians across our state.”
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