Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is seeking $100,000 in pledges from the community that could lead to direct-flight service from New Bern to Dulles International Airport near Washington, D.C. EWN is applying for $1 million grant from the Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant. Background here. The deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 24, with $11,500 to go to reach the pledge amount. The airport has received 13 pledges so far totaling $88,500, with pledges coming from businesses, citizens, and counties. CarolinaEast Health Systems North Carolina Department of Transportation/Aviation Visit New Bern Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage First Citizens Bank Gault AppraisalsRead More →

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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is pursuing a federal grant to recruit an air carrier to provide direct service from the Washington D.C. area. EWN plans to ask for $1 million over two years as a revenue guarantee for this new commercial air service. The grant is a part of the Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP). If successful, EWN will offer a two-year incentive program built around lowering the air carrier operating costs by waiving certain airport fees and actively participating in a marketing campaign to promote the new service. Airport Director Andy Shorter said “The grant program aligns perfectlyRead More →

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Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is pursuing a Department of Transportation Small City Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant aimed at recruiting United Airlines to provide direct service from Dulles Airport (IAD).  “We plan to ask for $1 million over two-years as a revenue guarantee for this new service,” said Eric Litchfield, EWN business manager. “EWN’s ask is time sensitive as we must apply for the Grant by the 1st of March 2021.” Litchfield provided a collection of FAQs related to the effort. How can I help?  There are several ways: 1).  Write a letter of support.  You may write a simple note that expresses your personalRead More →

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The North Carolina Department of Transportation is constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Airline Drive and Terminal Drive at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) to permit two-way traffic both ways between Williams Road and Airport Road.  On Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, NCDOT will close Airline Drive to facilitate the actual traffic circle construction. NCDOT told EWN that Airline Drive will be closed until March 1, 2021. Terminal Drive will also have a new traffic pattern. Traffic to the passenger terminal will now flow through a new slipway from the parking lot entry ramp.  Airline Drive will be closed, prohibiting all through traffic between AirlineRead More →

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