Yeager Airport

Name

Yeager Airport

Legal name

West Virginia International Yeager Airport

Website

https://flycrw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aircraft Turnaround Coordination & Station Management (THABAIAF)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger terminal services
• General aviation FBO
• Airport parking services
• Airline ground services

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Airline Fees: Fees charged to airlines for landing, gate usage, and terminal space
2. Parking Services: Hourly and daily parking revenue from travelers using airport parking facilities
3. Concessions: Revenue from food, beverage, and retail concessions including The Junction restaurant and gift shop
4. Rental Car Services: Fees from rental car agencies operating at the airport including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National
5. General Aviation Services: Fuel sales, hangar rentals, and services at Capital Jet Center for private aircraft

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) operates West Virginia's largest commercial airport, providing full-service terminal operations including airline gates, security screening, baggage handling, and passenger amenities serving four major airlines (American, Delta, United, Breeze Airways). The airport also operates the Capital Jet Center, a 24/7 Fixed Base Operator (FBO) for private and corporate aviation, and is undergoing a $65-75 million multi-phase terminal modernization program (CRW Next) to expand concourse space, security checkpoints, and passenger facilities.

Product overview

West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW) operates as West Virginia's largest commercial airport offering a comprehensive suite of aviation services. The core offering consists of terminal operations with passenger amenities including dining, retail, and passenger lounges. The airport serves four major airlines (American Airlines, Delta, United, Breeze Airways) providing nonstop flights to key hub destinations. Major infrastructure modernization is underway through the CRW Next Terminal Development Program, a $65-75 million multi-phase project modernizing the terminal with new concourse space, security checkpoint upgrades, and enhanced passenger facilities. Supporting services include airport parking (hourly/daily options), the Capital Jet Center for general aviation, real-time flight information, and an e-commerce retail store (CRW Store) selling branded merchandise. New partnerships include Mea Cuppa coffee service and The Junction restaurant and gift shop. The airport also provides tourism information highlighting West Virginia attractions including New River Gorge National Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Terminal Operations and Passenger Services
• Airport Parking Services
• Capital Jet Center (FBO Services)
• Passenger Amenities and Terminal Concessions
• Mea Cuppa Coffee Concession
• Live Flight Information System
• CRW Store (E-commerce)
• Rental Car Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 432,319 passengers served in 2025 (8% increase YoY)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BETA TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2026BETA Technologies will provide electric aircraft charging equipment (charging cube, mini charging cube, power tower and panel board) for installation at CRW. The airport is installing an electric charging station for electric aircraft with BETA providing all electrical items to be installed on concrete pads by contractors.
• Mea CuppacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 March 2026Local coffee vendor Mea Cuppa will open a location in CRW's pre-security lobby as part of the CRW Next terminal development. The partnership brings fresh, locally made coffee and grab-and-go items to travelers and the community, creating a sense of place at the airport.
• Marshall University Bill Noe Flight SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025Partnership to host Girls in Aviation Day 2025 event at the flight school facility. The Marshall University Women in Aviation Chapter hosts the event which provides hands-on activities, meet-and-greets with aviation professionals, and introduces girls ages 8-18 to aviation careers.
• Breeze AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 July 2025Low-cost carrier operating at CRW since May 2023 with multiple routes including Tampa, Orlando, New York/Newark, and Myrtle Beach. Partnership has generated $27.5M economic impact, supported 128 jobs, and lowered average fares by 12.5%. New agreement may bring up to 5 new routes.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing Global Entry enrollment interviews and international travel processing at the facility located at 280 Eagle Mountain Road. Supports CRW's international status achieved in 2022.
• West Virginia Department of TourismcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerState tourism agency promoting travel to Almost Heaven West Virginia through CRW. Partnership supports tourism economy and positions CRW as gateway to attractions including New River Gorge National Park.

Scale indicators24 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Beckley Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW): BKW serves southern West Virginia with general aviation and intermittent commercial service. Comparable as a small in-state regional airport in CRW's broader catchment area.
• Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB): LWB serves Lewisburg, West Virginia with primarily general aviation and limited commercial service. Comparable as a small West Virginia regional airport with shared FAA funding environment and similar catchment characteristics.
• North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB): CKB serves Clarksburg and north-central West Virginia with limited commercial service. It is comparable as a similarly-sized West Virginia regional airport with comparable federal funding dependency and small passenger base.

Direct peers

• Asheville Regional Airport (AVL): AVL is a comparable regional commercial airport in a similar Appalachian/tourism-driven market (Great Smoky Mountains). Comparable passenger scale, tourism-driven demand, and growth trajectory from LCC entry.
• Signature Flight Support: Signature Flight Support is the largest FBO network in the world, directly comparable to CRW's Capital Jet Center FBO operations. Both deliver fuel, ground support, hangar, and customs services to private and corporate aviation customers.
• Atlantic Aviation: Atlantic Aviation operates a nationwide FBO network directly comparable to Capital Jet Center. Both offer 24/7 fuel, ground support, hangars, and amenities to private and corporate aviation customers at regional airports.
• Tri-Cities Airport (TRI): TRI serves the Bristol-Kingsport-Johnson City market across Tennessee/Virginia borders. Comparable as a non-hub regional airport of similar passenger scale with overlapping LCC service patterns and federal infrastructure funding.
• Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS): HTS is West Virginia's other commercial airport serving the Huntington-Ashland-Ironton region. It is directly comparable as a small-to-mid regional West Virginia airport competing for overlapping catchment and airline partnerships.
• Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): ROA is a similarly-sized regional commercial airport serving a comparable Appalachian catchment. Comparable passenger scale, airline mix, and federal-funding-driven capex profile make it a strong operational benchmark.
• Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO): CHO is a regional airport of similar size serving central Virginia. Comparable in passenger scale, federal funding environment, and reliance on a small set of legacy carriers plus LCCs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyCRW
• Instagraminstagram.com/flycrw
• Xx.com/yeagerairport

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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