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Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW)
Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW) is a regional gateway serving Beckley and southern West Virginia, including the New River Gorge area. Compare transfer options to Beckley, Beaver, and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Raleigh County Memorial Airport is the main commercial airport serving Beckley and the broader southern West Virginia region. The airport opened in 1952 and is owned by the Raleigh County Commission, operating as a public-use facility for scheduled flights, general aviation, and freight.
Located in Beaver, about three miles east of downtown Beckley, the airport sits near Interstates 64 and 77. It has a primary runway of 6,750 feet and a secondary runway of 5,000 feet, along with a single passenger terminal originally completed in 1978 and refreshed with recent upgrades.
Contour Airlines provides scheduled commercial service from BKW with daily flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, connecting travelers to domestic and international destinations.
The compact terminal offers short walking distances, adjacent parking, streamlined security, a restaurant, a gift shop, free Wi-Fi, and rental car services. Ground access by taxi, private transfer, and rental car makes it easy to continue to Beckley and surrounding areas, including the New River Gorge region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Raleigh County Memorial Airport operates a single passenger terminal serving all commercial and general aviation travelers. Contour Airlines handles scheduled commercial service from this terminal, with daily flights to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Raleigh County Memorial Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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