About Us

The North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) is a public airport owned and operated by the Benedum Airport Authority. Located in Bridgeport, West Virginia the airport proudly serves the communities of Clarksburg, Fairmont, Morgantown, Weston, and the surrounding region. The airport is currently served by two commercial airlines; Allegiant and Contour Airlines. Allegiant offers year-round less-than-daily service to Orlando/Sanford, FL, and Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater, FL as well as seasonal service to Myrtle Beach, SC and Destin-Fort Walton Beach, FL. Contour Airlines offers global connectivity through Charlotte Douglas International Airport and is a proud interline partner of American Airlines. It encompasses approximately 665 acres and is home to the longest commercial service runway in West Virginia at 7,800 feet. With a full ILS to Runway 21 and an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Index B, the airport is fully capable of handling any and all aviation needs.

The North Central West Virginia Airport is conveniently situated in the middle of the I-79 High Tech Corridor, providing easy access between Charleston, WV, Morgantown, WV, and Pittsburgh, PA. With reliable daily jet service to a large hub airport, year-round less-than-daily opportunities as well as seasonal flights, passenger numbers continue to grow.

An economic impact study completed in 2019 found the Airport generates a total annual economic impact of $1.1 billion dollars, creates over 1,480 full-time jobs, and would be the sixth-largest employer in the region if it was a single employer. Tourism also benefits from the Airport to the tune of an estimated $5.6 million dollars. That is how much visitors to the region contribute to the economy annually by utilizing lodging establishments, dining out, and participating in recreational events.

Whether visiting for leisure or business, choosing to fly into or out of the North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)  will not disappoint. We look forward to serving you.