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An $8 million grant funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law enables West Virginia International Yeager Airport to begin a major modernization project designed to make its 77-year-old passenger terminal more accessible and passenger-friendly.

The grant, awarded last week by the Federal Aviation Administration, Ƶenables us to make critical improvements that will transform the passenger experience at CRW,Ƶ said Dominique Ranieri, director and CEO of the Charleston airport.

Rendering of West Virginia International Yeager Airport terminal upgrades

This is what the terminal at West Virginia International Yeager Airport would look like after $8 million in upgrades are completed. Funded by the Federal Aviation Administration through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the upgrades are part of the ƵCRW NextƵ terminal development project.

West Virginia International Yeager Airport

Passengers stand in line inside the terminal at CharlestonƵs West Virginia International Yeager Airport in July 2024 to board a Breeze Airlines flight to Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Rick Steelhammer is a features reporter. He can be reached at 304-348-5169 or rsteelhammer@hdmediallc.com. Follow @ on Twitter.

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