West Virginia has 7 commercial service airports and over 125 total airports serving the Mountain State. Find comprehensive information on airlines, routes, parking, TSA PreCheck, and amenities for all major West Virginia airports.
West Virginia's commercial airports serve over 374,000 passengers annually, with service subsidized by the Essential Air Service (EAS) program at five locations. These airports provide critical connectivity for business travelers, tourists, and residents across the Mountain State.
📍 Charleston
The busiest commercial airport in West Virginia, serving the state capital of Charleston. Handles approximately 2,500 passengers daily with around 30 daily flights.
Popular Destinations: Charlotte, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Houston
Visit Website📍 Huntington (Milton J. Ferguson Field)
Second busiest airport in West Virginia, serving Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY, and Ironton, OH. Located in Wayne County near Ceredo and Kenova.
Airlines: American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, United
Visit Website📍 Clarksburg/Bridgeport
Known as the fastest growing commercial service airport in West Virginia with award-winning customer service. Home to the Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex.
Airlines: United, Allegiant (seasonal to Orlando, Destin, Myrtle Beach, Chicago)
Visit Website📍 Lewisburg
Gateway for visitors to experience the Greenbrier Valley's outdoor adventure, rich history, and warm hospitality. Critical to regional tourism.
Connections: Through American Airlines network via Charlotte and Chicago
Visit Website📍 Morgantown (Walter L. Bill Hart Field)
Daily flights to major hubs launched December 2024. Features free parking just seconds from the terminal.
Aircraft: 50-seat CRJ200 regional jets
Visit Website📍 Beckley
Serves southern West Virginia with connections to major hubs. Also handles cargo operations for FedEx and UPS.
Cargo: FedEx Feeder (Mountain Air Cargo), UPS (Air Cargo Carriers)
Visit Website📍 Parkersburg (Wood County)
Serves the Mid-Ohio Valley region with essential air service connections. Smallest commercial airport in West Virginia by passenger count.
West Virginia airports collectively served 374,922 passengers in FY2019, contributing 0.044% of total USA air traffic. Performance metrics show on-time arrival rates ranging from 72% to 76%, slightly below the national average of 80%.
| Airport Name | Code | National Rank | Annual Passengers | On-Time Arrival | On-Time Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeager Airport | CRW | 182 | 216,873 | 76.31% | 78.67% |
| Tri-State Airport | HTS | 226 | 101,701 | 73.23% | 67.35% |
| North Central WV Airport | CKB | 327 | 36,917 | 72.49% | 78.81% |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport | LWB | 459 | 10,359 | 73.14% | 75.35% |
| Morgantown Municipal Airport | MGW | 452 | 5,890 | N/A | N/A |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Regional | PKB | 488 | 3,182 | N/A | N/A |
Multiple airlines serve West Virginia airports, providing connections to major hubs across the United States. Most routes are subsidized through the Essential Air Service program to maintain service to rural communities.
Airlines: Multiple carriers
Daily Flights: ~30 departures
Popular Destinations:
Airlines: American Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, United
Terminal Gates: 6 total
Popular Destinations:
Airlines: United Airlines, Allegiant Air
Service Type: Daily jet service + seasonal leisure routes
Destinations:
Current Airline: Contour Aviation (Embraer ERJ145)
Future Airline: American Eagle (starting Feb 2026)
Destinations:
American/SkyWest will operate through Oct 31, 2029 under EAS contract
Airline: United Express (operated by SkyWest)
Service Started: December 13, 2024
Destinations:
50-seat CRJ200 aircraft; connections to United's global network
Airline: Contour Aviation (Embraer ERJ145)
Weekly Flights: 12+ departures
Destinations:
West Virginia does not have permanent TSA PreCheck enrollment centers. However, TSA periodically hosts temporary "pop-up" enrollment events at major airports. Three airports offer TSA PreCheck screening lanes for enrolled travelers.
| Airport Name | Code | TSA PreCheck Screening | Terminal/Checkpoint | Enrollment Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeager Airport | CRW | Available | CRW01 | Periodic pop-ups (April 2025) |
| Tri-State Airport | HTS | Available | Main Terminal | Contact airport for schedule |
| North Central WV Airport | CKB | Available | CKB01 (Benedun) | Periodic pop-ups (March 2023) |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport | LWB | Not Available | Main Terminal | Not scheduled |
| Raleigh County Memorial | BKW | Not Available | Checkpoint A | Not scheduled |
| Morgantown Municipal | MGW | Not Available | MGW-01 | Not scheduled |
| Mid-Ohio Valley Regional | PKB | Not Available | Main | Not scheduled |
| Mercer County Airport | BLF | Not Available | Checkpoint | Not scheduled |
Since West Virginia lacks permanent enrollment centers, residents have these options:
Cost: $78.75 for 5 years of TSA PreCheck membership (IDEMIA enrollment provider)
West Virginia airports offer competitive parking rates and modern amenities including free Wi-Fi, dining options, car rentals, and business facilities. Parking options range from free (CKB, MGW) to affordable daily rates.
Short-Term Parking:
Long-Term Parking:
Additional Options:
North Central WV Airport (CKB):
Morgantown Municipal (MGW):
Regional Airports:
Location: Rental counters typically near baggage claim; vehicles outside terminal
All major rental companies offer:
Loyalty programs available: National Emerald Club, Enterprise Plus, etc.
West Virginia has 125+ airports including 32 public airports, 38 private airports, 42 heliports, 10 seaplane bases, and 1 ultralight facility. General aviation airports serve emergency medical operations, business travel, and recreational flying.
Type: General Aviation Reliever Airport
Location: 4 nautical miles south of Martinsburg, Berkeley County
Distinction: Only general aviation reliever airport in West Virginia and one of the few in the Washington-Baltimore region
Website:flyMRB.com
Type: General Aviation Facility
Location: Between Princeton and Bluefield, southern West Virginia
Purpose: Serves as integral gateway to southern WV communities
Website:mercercountyairport.com
| City | Airport Name | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | Raleigh County Memorial | BKW |
| Bluefield | Mercer County | BLF |
| Buckhannon | Upshur County Regional | W22 |
| Charleston | Yeager | CRW |
| Clarksburg | North Central West Virginia | CKB |
| Elkins | Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field | EKN |
| Fairmont | Fairmont Municipal-Frankman Field | 4G7 |
| Huntington | Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field | HTS |
| Huntington | Robert Newlon Field | I41 |
| Lewisburg | Greenbrier Valley | LWB |
| Logan | Logan County | 6L4 |
| Martinsburg | Eastern WV Regional/Shepherd Field | MRB |
| Morgantown | Morgantown Municipal-Walter L Bill Hart Field | MGW |
| Moundsville | Marshall County | MPG |
| New Martinsville | P W Johnson Memorial | 75D |
| Parkersburg | Mid-Ohio Valley Regional | PKB |
| Petersburg | Grant County | W99 |
| Philippi | Philippi/Barbour County Regional | 79D |
| Pineville | Kee Field | I16 |
| Point Pleasant | Mason County | 3I2 |
| Ravenswood | Jackson County | I18 |
| Richwood | Richwood Municipal | 3I4 |
| Summersville | Summersville | SXL |
| Sutton | Braxton County | 48I |
| Welch | Welch Municipal | I25 |
| Wheeling | Wheeling Ohio County | HLG |
| Williamson | Mingo County | 4I0 |
| Williamson | Appalachian Regional | EBD |
| Public Airports | 32 |
| Private Airports | 38 |
| Heliports | 42 |
| Seaplane Bases | 10 |
| Ultralight Facilities | 1 |
| Total | 125 |
Commercial Service - Primary: Publicly owned airports with scheduled passenger service and more than 10,000 annual enplanements
Commercial Service - Nonprimary: Publicly owned airports with scheduled passenger service and at least 2,500 annual enplanements
General Aviation: Public-use airports without scheduled commercial passenger service
Five West Virginia airports receive approximately $20 million annually through the Essential Air Service program, which guarantees commercial air service to small communities that were served by certificated airlines prior to deregulation in 1978.
The EAS program maintains a minimal level of scheduled air service to communities that otherwise would not be profitable for airlines to serve. The U.S. Department of Transportation provides direct subsidies to airlines (not airports) to operate these routes.
Program Overview:
"Most of the airports in West Virginia wouldn't be able to survive without it." - WV Airport Official
| Lewisburg (LWB) | $6.4M |
| Clarksburg (CKB) | $5.5M |
| Morgantown (MGW) | $3.3M |
| Beckley (BKW) | $2.8M |
| Parkersburg (PKB) | $2.1M |
| Total | $20.1M |
Tourism Importance:
"Essential Air Service is critical to the success of tourism in the Greenbrier Valley. It provides a gateway for visitors across the country to experience our unique blend of outdoor adventure, rich history, and warm hospitality."
- Kara Dense, President & CEO, Experience Greenbrier Valley
Direct Economic Benefits:
West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston is the largest and busiest airport in West Virginia, serving 216,873 passengers annually (FY2019). Located 3 miles east of downtown Charleston, the airport handles approximately 2,500 passengers daily with around 30 daily flights. Yeager offers service to major hubs including Charlotte, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Houston. The airport ranks #182 nationally and has been operating since August 1947.
No, West Virginia does not have any international airports with regularly scheduled international passenger service. While Yeager Airport in Charleston carries the name "West Virginia International Yeager Airport," it primarily serves domestic routes. All seven commercial service airports in West Virginia focus on connections to major U.S. hubs. For international travel, West Virginia residents typically connect through larger airports in nearby states such as Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Two West Virginia airports offer completely free parking: North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in Clarksburg/Bridgeport provides free short-term and long-term parking close to the terminal, and Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) offers free parking just seconds from the terminal. Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston charges modest fees ($9/day maximum for long-term, $10/day for short-term) but provides a free 20-minute waiting lot for quick pick-ups. Most smaller regional airports throughout West Virginia also offer free or very low-cost parking options.
The Essential Air Service (EAS) program is a U.S. government initiative that guarantees commercial air service to small communities that were served by airlines prior to deregulation in 1978. The program provides direct subsidies to airlines to maintain service that would otherwise not be profitable. Five West Virginia airports receive approximately $20 million annually through EAS: Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) in Lewisburg ($6.4M), North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in Clarksburg ($5.5M), Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) ($3.3M), Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) in Beckley ($2.8M), and Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) in Parkersburg ($2.1M). Without these subsidies, most of these airports would not be able to maintain commercial passenger service.
West Virginia does not have permanent TSA PreCheck enrollment centers. However, TSA periodically hosts temporary "pop-up" enrollment events at major airports. Recent events include Yeager Airport (CRW) in April 2025 and North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in March 2023. The enrollment fee is $78.75 for five years of membership through IDEMIA. West Virginia residents have three options: wait for pop-up events at local airports (check TSA.gov/precheck for schedules), travel to permanent enrollment centers in nearby states (Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland), or use the TSA enrollment locator at tsaenrollmentbyidemia.tsa.dhs.gov/locator to find the nearest available location. Three airports offer TSA PreCheck screening lanes for enrolled travelers: Yeager (CRW), Tri-State (HTS), and North Central WV (CKB).
Multiple airlines serve West Virginia airports, primarily focused on regional carriers and connections to major hubs. Current airlines include: United Express (operated by SkyWest) serving Morgantown and Clarksburg with flights to Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare; Contour Aviation serving Greenbrier Valley and Beckley with flights to Charlotte and Chicago; Allegiant Air offering seasonal leisure routes from Clarksburg and Huntington to Orlando, Destin, and Myrtle Beach; and major carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines serving Huntington's Tri-State Airport. Most smaller airports in West Virginia rely on Essential Air Service subsidized routes operated by regional carriers using 50-seat regional jets like the CRJ200 or Embraer ERJ145 aircraft.
West Virginia has 125 total airports including both public and private facilities. The breakdown includes 32 public airports, 38 private airports, 42 heliports, 10 seaplane bases, and 1 ultralight facility. Of these, 7 airports offer commercial passenger service: Yeager (CRW) in Charleston, Tri-State (HTS) in Huntington, North Central West Virginia (CKB) in Clarksburg, Greenbrier Valley (LWB) in Lewisburg, Morgantown Municipal (MGW), Raleigh County Memorial (BKW) in Beckley, and Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB) in Parkersburg. General aviation airports serve emergency medical operations, business travel, and recreational flying throughout the state.
North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in Clarksburg/Bridgeport is recognized as the fastest-growing commercial service airport in West Virginia. The airport experienced a remarkable 47% increase in passenger enplanements from 2017 to 2018, jumping from 25,105 to 36,917 passengers. CKB is known for its award-winning customer service and offers free parking, free Wi-Fi, and modern facilities. In 2019, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announced a $20 million investment for a new terminal, taxiways, and expanded space for economic development. The airport is also home to the Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex, which hosts leading aerospace companies including Aurora Flight Sciences, Pratt & Whitney, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Lockheed Martin. CKB features a 7,800-foot runway with an FAA air traffic control tower.
West Virginia airports offer comprehensive amenities for travelers. Yeager Airport (CRW) in Charleston features free Wi-Fi, charging stations, a business center, The Junction Charleston (combined restaurant/bar/gift shop), a pizzeria, family restaurant, USO lounge for military personnel, conference room, shower facilities, VIP lounge, shoeshine service, and ATMs. The airport also has a TDD phone for hearing-impaired travelers and charter aircraft services. Tri-State Airport (HTS) in Huntington provides free wireless Internet, a business center with audio-visual equipment, conference center, restaurant lounge, coffee shop, gift shop, and banquet room. North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, free parking, a restaurant, gift shop, and car rental services. Morgantown Municipal Airport (MGW) provides free parking and Wi-Fi. Most airports have car rental counters from major companies including Avis, Enterprise, Alamo, National, and Budget.
Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) in Martinsburg is West Virginia's premier general aviation airport and the state's general aviation leader, being home to more based aircraft than any other airport in West Virginia. Located 4 nautical miles south of Martinsburg in Berkeley County, MRB is the only general aviation reliever airport in West Virginia and one of the few in the Washington-Baltimore region. The airport features the largest runway in West Virginia at 9,615 feet long by 200 feet wide, making it suitable for a wide variety of aircraft. MRB serves fast-growing and relatively affluent communities in the Eastern Panhandle and nearby areas of Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The airport recorded 29,303 aircraft operations in the 12-month period ending May 2018, with a traffic mix of 79% general aviation, 20% military, and 1% air taxi operations. The airport is owned by the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport Authority.
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Last updated on November 29, 2025