# CRW — Yeager Airport > Machine-readable reference for CRW. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/crw HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/crw Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/crw.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/CRW.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-03T21:01:20.361+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Yeager Airport - IATA: CRW - ICAO: KCRW - City: Charleston - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/New_York - Distance from city: 3 miles (4.8 km) east of downtown Charleston - Runways: 1 - Terminals: 1 - Official website: https://flycrw.com ## Overview Welcome Yeager Airport (CRW), nestled atop a mountaintop in Charleston, offers travelers a unique approach — both literally and figuratively. The elevation provides striking ridge-top views that make arrivals and departures memorable. It's an airport that functions more like a compact civic center, with friendly staff who often recognize regulars. Its small size means your time from parking to gate can be just minutes, not hours. At a glance Located just 3 miles east of downtown Charleston, Yeager Airport's single terminal handles flights mostly from domestic routes. The airport’s manageable size stands in contrast to the dramatic scenery surrounding it. Though small, it provides necessities and a touch of charm, making it a preferred spot for many who appreciate the quaint but efficient travel experience. Terminals & layout At Yeager, everything centers around the Main Terminal, where you’ll find American Airlines and other regional carriers. It’s a place where you can arrive 60 minutes before a flight with checked bags or as close as 30–40 minutes with carry-on luggage. The Wells Home Furnishings seating area offers a cozy space to relax post-security, reminiscent of a stylish li… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: American Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/terminals/main-terminal ## Dining (4) - **Gift Shop Café** — Main Terminal · Grab-and-go · Coffee & Snacks · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/restaurants/gift-shop-caf - **Sidney's Restaurant and Lounge** — Main Terminal · American · Sit-down · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/restaurants/sidney-s-restaurant-and-lounge - **The Junction Charleston & Gift Shop** — 04:00-last flight URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/restaurants/the-junction-charleston-gift-shop - **Vending Machines** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/restaurants/vending-machines ## Shops (14) - **Airport Tee** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/airport-tee-main-terminal - **CRW Baseball Hat** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/crw-baseball-hat-main-terminal - **CRW Cozy Knit Beanie** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/crw-cozy-knit-beanie-main-terminal - **CRW Dad Hat** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/crw-dad-hat-main-terminal - **FlyCRW Gift Shop** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/flycrw-gift-shop - **Herc's Biggest Fan Hoodie** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/herc-s-biggest-fan-hoodie-main-terminal - **Hercules Mug** — Main Terminal · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/hercules-mug-main-terminal - **Pre-Security Gift Shop Kiosk** — Main Terminal · News & Gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/pre-security-gift-shop-kiosk - **Puppy Love Tee** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/puppy-love-tee-main-terminal - **Signature Crew Neck** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/signature-crew-neck-main-terminal - **The Herc Hat** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/the-herc-hat-main-terminal - **The Junction Charleston & Gift Shop** — Main Terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/the-junction-charleston-gift-shop - **Wildlife Patrol Tumbler** — Main Terminal · Travel Essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/wildlife-patrol-tumbler-main-terminal - **Wildlife Patrol x CRW Hoodie** — Main Terminal · Fashion URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/shops/wildlife-patrol-x-crw-hoodie-main-terminal ## Parking (9) - **Cell Phone Waiting Area** — On-site · $0/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/cell-phone-waiting-area - **Economy Parking** — On-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/economy-parking - **Long-Term Parking** — On-site · $15/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/long-term-parking - **Long-Term Parking Lot A** — Surface lot · $10/day · Short walk from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/long-term-parking-lot-a - **Long-Term Parking Lot B** — Surface lot · $9/day · Far side of terminal access road URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/long-term-parking-lot-b - **Parking Garage** — Garage · $15/day, $3/hr · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/parking-garage - **Rental Car Lot** — On-site URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/rental-car-lot - **Rental Car Parking** — Surface lot · Adjacent to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/rental-car-parking - **Short-Term Parking** — On-site · $8/day, 15/hr URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/parking/short-term-parking ## Ground transport (13) - **Airport–Downtown Charleston Taxi** — Metered URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/airport-downtown-charleston-taxi - **Corporate/Charter Pickup** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/corporate-charter-pickup - **Hotel Courtesy Shuttles** — Shuttle · 10-20 min to participating hotels · $0 · Every 20-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/hotel-courtesy-shuttles - **Hotel Shuttles** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority Route (KRT bus connection)** — Bus · 20-25 min to downtown via transit connections · $1.50-2.00 · Every 30-60 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/kanawha-valley-regional-transportation-authority-route-krt-b - **Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Bus** — Local bus URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/kanawha-valley-regional-transportation-bus - **Lyft** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Charleston · $15-30 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/lyft - **Private Shuttle Services** — Pre-booked van URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/private-shuttle-services - **Rental Cars** — On-site agencies URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/rental-cars - **Rideshare Pickup Zone** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/rideshare-pickup-zone - **Taxi Stand** — Curbside URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/taxi-stand - **Uber** — Rideshare · 10-15 min to downtown Charleston · $15-30 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/uber - **Yellow Cab / Local Taxi Companies** — Taxi · 10-15 min to downtown Charleston · $15-25 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/crw/transport/yellow-cab-local-taxi-companies ## Insider tips - _Time_: You can comfortably arrive 60 minutes before your flight if you have a checked bag, or as close as 30–40 minutes with just a carry-on, thanks to the typically short security lines. - _Local_: Grab food from The Junction Charleston & Gift Shop open from 4:00 a.m. until the last flight leaves; it's the main dining option near the gates. - _Avoid_: Avoid the notorious last-minute food scramble by eating at a downtown spot like Swiftwater before heading to CRW. - _Insider_: In winter or fog, build in extra time; CRW's mountaintop runway sees diversions or delays quicker than valley airports. - _Quiet_: For a calm wait, head to the Wells Home Furnishings seating area past security, which is cozier than the regular gate chairs. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/CRW.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/crw/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/crw/departures — HTML page with live departures