CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia International Yeager Airport has not had to operate without an abundance the federal workers on its staff, despite them now working without paychecks.

The government shutdown has now lasted over three full weeks, and while some airports around the country are suffering due to federal workers calling off, West Virginia’s largest airport is running smoothly.

CRW chief marketing officer Paige Withrow says the federal workers at the airport are outstanding.

“If you fly often, you’ll hear that we have some of the nicest TSA workers in the nation. We are very fortunate that they are continuing to show up, and our air traffic controllers are continuing to show up and keep our passengers safe,” Withrow said after CRW’s monthly board meeting Wednesday.

CRW has

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