Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $1,102,411.58 to the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority (operating as Yeager Airport) on July 14, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to fund Phase 3 of a terminal reconstruction project at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia. Phase 3 consists of design services for the demolition of Concourse C, encompassing approximately 8,000 square feet of work. This phase is part of a larger terminal reconstruction initiative addressing approximately 80,000 square feet of existing terminal infrastructure, including pre-security and public areas, screening areas, and holding rooms for Concourses A through C that have reached the end of their useful lives.

The grant period extends from July 14, 2026, through July 13, 2030, supporting critical airport infrastructure modernization that will benefit the Charleston, West Virginia region. As a Project Grant under the Airport Improvement Program, this award represents federal investment in preserving and modernizing airport infrastructure to maintain a safe and efficient aviation system. The project deliverables focus on design planning for major terminal facility demolition and reconstruction, positioning Yeager Airport to enhance its operational capabilities and safety standards for commercial aviation services.