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Jan 20, 2023 · FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) – The North Central West Virginia Airport is getting a new board member, despite some conflicting nominations for a replacement. At Wednesday’s Marion County Commission meeting, Bobby DeVaul secured enough votes for him to replace Jack Clayton on the airport’s board of directors.
Dec 18, 2013 · CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — North Central West Virginia Airport has topped 10,000 enplanements for the calendar year, qualifying it as a primary airport eligible for $1 million in Airport Improvement Program funds.
Aug 16, 2022 · Published: Aug. 16, 2022 at 3:22 PM PDT. BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - A major expansion project at the North-Central West Virginia Airport is one step closer to reality. It only took moving...
Jul 11, 2022 · Share this Article. Clarksburg’s regional airport has received millions of dollars in federal funding to complement an ongoing expansion project. The North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB) in Harrison County was awarded $15 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the construction of a new terminal building.
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Thomas R. Cochran
Thomas R. Cochran Born in Beaver, West Virginia, on July 8, 1940, Thomas (Tom) R. Cochran dedicated the latter part of his career to ensuring aviation’s success in southern West Virginia. Originally a coal miner, Tom pursued a second career in aviation, attending the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was there he earned his Federal Aviation Administration certifications in 1968 in aircraft maintenance, radio operations, and aircraft accident insurance investigation. After r...
Perry E. Dillon
Perry E. Dillon Born in Barton, West Virginia, on March 29, 1937, Perry E. Dillon not only pursued his own passion for flight but steadfastly assisted others in pursuing theirs, ensuring aviation thrived in West Virginia. Perry’s love for aviation took root early in life after seeing a P-51 Mustang up close. It was not until 1956 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, that Perry was able to record his first flight. It would not be the last time he would fly; in fact, it was only the beginning. Having experi...
Hubert H. Stark
Born in Wheaton, Illinois, on December 27, 1897, Hubert Henry Stark “Stark” spent a lifetime promoting the advancement of aviation in West Virginia, determined to keep air tragedies to a minimum. Stark was raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and served in France during World War I with the US Army. After discharge, he joined the Wisconsin National Guard as a 2nd Lieutenant in Battery E, 120th Field Artillery while attending Marquette University. In 1925, Stark become the second student to...
Stephen G. McCoy
Born in Holywood, Ireland, on December 11, 1957, Stephen McCoy’s positive impact on the aviation industry in West Virginia will be felt for years to come. Stephen’s early career in aviation began in 1974. He obtained a degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Down Technical College while completing his apprenticeship with Shorts Brothers located in Belfast, Northern Ireland. His varied experience served him well, and he rose from an apprentice technician to the Operations Manager of the Tu...
Beulah McCown Stark
Born on April 2, 1912, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, Beulah McCown would make a lasting impact on aviation in West Virginia. Beulah developed an interest in flying at an early age. She grew up on Tyler Mountain and attended Charleston Business School and Morris Harvey College. In the fall of 1930, she began receiving flight training from Hubert H. Stark, whom she would later marry. On December 13, 1933, Beulah became one of the first licensed female pilots in the state at the time. A priv...
Brig. General Frank K. Everest, Jr.
Born on August 9, 1920, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Frank K. “Pete” Everest, Jr., fell in love with aviation at a young age. After high school, Pete attended Fairmont State College and then West Virginia University where he studied engineering. In 1942, Pete graduated and received a commission with the U.S. Army Air Force. After training in the P-40, he was ordered to North Africa where he flew 94 combat missions. In 1944, he was assigned to the China-Burma-India Theater where he commanded th...
Colonel Michael J. Cook
Born on April 1, 1947, in Pearisburg, Virginia, Michael J. Cook grew up in Kopperston, West Virginia, graduating from high school in 1965. He was appointed to the US Air Force Academy by then-West Virginia Senator Robert C. Byrd. After graduating in 1969, he attended pilot training and became a KC-135 Pilot. He was then assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan, where he flew air refueling missions during the Vietnam war. Assigned to 55th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing, Of...
Charles A. "Chuck" Koukoulis
Born on June 18, 1953, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Charles Angelo "Chuck" Koukoulis was born into aviation as the son of a prominent aviation business owner. Chuck would soon set his own mark on the industry, creating lasting impacts on the state and beyond. It was at an early age that Chuck developed a keen interest in aviation as his days were spent learning all facets of the family business, AeroMech, Inc. While working as an apprentice aircraft mechanic, he began honing his flying skill...
Colonel John R. Morgan
Born on December 18, 1893 in Minnie, West Virginia, John Ross Morgan would go on to be instrumental to the formation of the Air Corps Gunnery School in Harlingen, Texas. Morgan first became a military pilot in 1918, flying a Curtiss JN-4, before advancing to specialty programs in support of military preparedness. His expertise in aerial gunnery and pilot training led him to Texas where his legacy came to life. Morgan was promoted to Director of Flying and Academic Training for the Army Air Co...
Samuel James "Sam" Frankman
Born on August 27, 1914, in Fairmont, West Virginia, Samuel J. Frankman was in many ways a life-long aviator. Throughout his career, he served as a pilot, an aviation company owner and manager, a barnstormer, a flight instructor, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) and a mentor to numerous aspiring pilots. Shortly after graduating from high school, Sam learned to fly in an OX-5-powered Bird biplane and spent the next few years barnstorming and providing rides for the public in open-cockpit...
James Richard "Jim" Griffith
Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, on August 10, 1947, James "Jim" Griffith dedicated his entire career to aviation. Following high school, he attended West Liberty State College in West Virginia and later graduated from Weaver Airline School in Kansas City, Missouri. He then went on to receive an Associate’s degree from Belmont Technical School in Ohio. Jim started out his career in aviation by serving as a ticketing and baggage agent for National Airlines, followed by a position with WTC Airf...
Katherine Coleman Goble Johnson
Born in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on August 26, 1918, Katherine Johnson would go on to contribute her talents to space exploration. Graduating high school at the age of 14, Johnson went on to attend West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University), majoring in French and Mathematics before graduating summa cum laude at the age of 18. Her education continued when she enrolled in graduate school at West Virginia University and became the first African-American woman...
George Spencer "Spanky" Roberts
Born on September 24, 1918 in London, West Virginia, George Spencer Roberts became one of the first class of cadets to complete training at the Tuskegee Institute before defending our great nation in the skies. Roberts graduated from high school at fifteen and went on to enroll in West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University) where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Arts. He continued his education and received his teaching certificate before enrolling in...
Earl T. Halloran
Earl Thomas Halloran was born July 1, 1896 in Hinton, West Virginia, to a prominent railroad family. He was known to be an intelligent man with many talents including a knack for flying. Halloran attended West Virginia University to study Engineering before the eruption of World War I. Upon announcement of the United States’ involvement in the war, he decided to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was assigned to the U.S. Army Signal Corps to become a pilot. His flight training at Rich Field in...
Eldon J. Haught
Born August 24, 1936 in Beatrice, West Virginia, Eldon J. Haught grew up harboring an interest in aviation. His love for aviation would come back to serve the flying community in more ways than one. Upon graduating, Haught worked in the oil and gas industry before becoming co-owner of Alfab Inc., among other successful business ventures. His business insight was second to none and leaders throughout the area recognized this by appointing him to numerous boards where he served dutifully. It wa...
Angelo Koukoulis
Born February 26, 1925 in Weirton, West Virginia, Angelo Koukoulis is a distinguished aviation professional who has been honored with numerous accolades throughout his career. Upon graduating high school, Koukoulis enrolled in General Airmotive Technical School where he received his Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate in 1943. Koukoulis was soon inducted into the Army Air Corps as a P47 fighter mechanic, serving from 1943-1945. His unit, the 48th Fight...
Irene I. Crum
Born February 5, 1910 in Huntington, West Virginia, Irene I. Crum was a pioneering female in aviation. With a curious passion for aviation, she successfully completed her first solo flight in 1936. Her aircraft of choice was an Aeronca C-2, unofficially dubbed “the flying bathtub” given the unique contours of the fuselage. Wanting to showcase what she could do with the aircraft, Crum flew to 19,423 feet, setting the altitude record for a two-cylinder aircraft. The flight itself was historic b...
Captain Jon A. McBride
Jon A. McBride was born August 14, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia. Though his aviation accomplishments are many, he is best known for being a NASA Astronaut. McBride's service began in 1965 when he earned his wings as a naval aviator and was assigned to Fighter Squadron 101 based at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, for training in the F-4 "Phantom II" aircraft. He was subsequently assigned to Fighter Squadron 41 where he served three years as a fighter pilot and division officer having...
James Kemp McLaughlin
Born on December 7, 1918 in Braxton County, West Virginia, James Kemp McLaughlin grew up not in the world of aviation, but in the world of agriculture as a son of a farmer. He only considered a career in aviation after the Army Air Corps testing team visited West Virginia University in 1938 while he was attending college. Successfully passing the test he was too young to enlist without parental consent which he did not have. It would be another year before he reached the age of 21 and was abl...
C. William "Bill" Pancake
Born on February 9, 1940 in Keyser, West Virginia, C. William “Bill” Pancake Jr. discovered early in his life that he possessed a great mechanical inclination. His love for aviation began as a child when he would often ride his bike to the Keyser Airport where he would help out in exchange for spending money. It was on his 16th birthday that Pancake piloted his first aircraft alone. Since receiving his private pilot’s license in 1957, he has gone on to additional ratings including: commercial...
May 30, 2021 · clarksburg, w.va. — There’s now a signed agreement that makes the North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport the permanent home of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Mar 30, 2017 · CLARKSBURG — The expansion of Bombardier operations tops North Central West Virginia Airport’s plans to grow its sustainability by finding the best use of each area at the 665-acre airport.
