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This is a rendering of renovated ticket counters, part of an $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston that was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and is expected to get underway in the fall. ItƵs the second phase of the CRW Next Terminal Development Project.
This is a rendering of a renovated baggage claim area, part of an $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston that was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and is expected to get underway in the fall.
This is a rendering of a renovated security entrance area, part of an $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston that was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and is expected to get underway in the fall.
This is a rendering of renovated ticket counters, part of an $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston that was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and is expected to get underway in the fall. ItƵs the second phase of the CRW Next Terminal Development Project.
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This is a rendering of a renovated baggage claim area, part of an $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston that was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and is expected to get underway in the fall.
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This is a rendering of a renovated security entrance area, part of an $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston that was announced on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and is expected to get underway in the fall.
CHARLESTON Ƶ An $8 million upgrade to the passenger terminal at is expected to get underway this fall, thanks to a grant from the Federal Aviation AdministrationƵs Airport Terminals Program.
Work covered by the grant will include renovating the airportƵs ticket lobby, the pedestrian ramp adjacent to the secure area exit, the baggage claim area and all connecting hallways. Ticket counters will be replaced, new digital display signage will be installed, and new flooring and lighting will be installed throughout the main lobby, according to a release from the Charleston airport.
Work on the project is expected to begin in October and take about six months to complete.
The will follow a $12 million renovation/construction project now underway at Yeager, known by its call letters, CRW.
The ongoing work involves the renovation of all pre-security restrooms, installation of a second baggage belt, expansion of the general aviation areaƵs parking apron and site preparation for a future maintenance building relocation.
The upcoming passenger terminal upgrade, part of the CRW Next Terminal Development Project, Ƶis a key milestone in our long-term terminal modernization efforts,Ƶ said Dominique Ranieri, the airportƵsƵ director and CEO. ƵIt reflects our commitment to improving the passenger experience, supporting future growth and making CRW a more welcoming and efficient gateway for travelers.Ƶ
Rick Steelhammer is a features reporter. He can be reached at 304-348-5169 or rsteelhammer@hdmediallc.com. Follow @rsteelhammer on X.
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