Airports
Airports are a vital key to our transportation system. From private to commercial and passenger to air cargo, West Virginia's airports play a significant role in the state's economy and the communities they serve. These airports are also located close to other intermodal forms of transportation, thereby allowing greater access and competitive transportation opportunities to businesses and individuals.
West Virginia remains truly committed to developing and improving airport facilities to ensure that our transportation system meets the current and future air transportation needs and demands.
Aeronautics Commission
The West Virginia Aeronautics Commission (WVAC) fosters and assists in the development of aeronautics in West Virginia and encourages the establishment of airports and air navigation facilities.
Airport Improvement Grant Program
The West Virginia Aeronautics Commission administers grant programs to encourage and support needed capital improvements to the state's public airports. Airports meeting the criteria for Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program funds also qualify for funding from the state program.
Currently, airports that meet the Aeronautics Commission's criteria can qualify for up to half of the local share required to match FAA funds. The grant program is supported by the state tax on aircraft fuel and general revenue funds.
Commission Members
Thomas J. Smith, P.E.
Cabinet Secretary, WV Department of Transportation
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0440
Phone: 304-558-0444
Fax: 304-558-1004
Thomas.J.Smith@wv.gov
Derek V. Long
2245 Brushy Fork Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
304-838-4132
dlong@dominionaviation.com
Tracy K. Miller
Mid Atlantic Aerospace Complex
1600 Aviation Way, 2nd Floor
Bridgeport, WV 26630
304-842-9419
tracymiller@maacinc.com
Gerald R. Sites
229 Sites Lane
Petersburg, WV 26847
304-257-4397
geraldsites@gmail.com
Brian H. Thompson
P.O Box 893
Huntington, WV 25712
304-558-3436
av8rwva@gmail.com
Staff Members
Sean D. Hill
Acting Director
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Building 5, Room 110
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-3436
sean.d.hill@wv.gov
Angie Talbott
Administrative Services Manager
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Building 5, Room A-129
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-9404
Angela.D.Talbott@wv.gov
Tina Amburgey
Executive Assistant
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Building 5, Room A-129
Charleston, WV 25305
304-558-9309
Christina.M.Amburgey@wv.gov