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About EWN

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is proud to be the choice for air travelers in eastern North Carolina. We are a modern, full service airport supporting a wide range of commercial or private aviation activities.

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Future Vision

We are committed to ensuring our facilities meet the needs of our area. Our latest Airport Master Plan Update serves as our official planning guide for the next 20 years.

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News & Media

Welcome to the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport News Center. Below are our latest press releases for your use. Check back as releases are updated regularly.

Summer Surge in Travel to Eastern North Carolina Fueled by Demand, New Air Service and Terminal Expansion in 2024

Eastern North Carolina and Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) have seen a remarkable year-over-year rise in travel, with a 47% growth in passenger traffic to the airport and surrounding area this summer.

American Airlines to Offer Six Daily Flights at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport in 2024

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport is proud to announce a significant enhancement in service at EWN. In response to the growing demand for air travel in the region, American Airlines is increasing the number of daily flights connecting travelers through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world.

Breeze Airways Coming to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is proud to welcome Breeze Airways! This addition creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity for EWN to offer the only nonstop, “Nice Low Cost Carrier” flights in the region. Breeze will initially be offering nonstop routes to and from Orlando, Fla. and Hartford, CT.

American Airlines Expands Service at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport with Six Daily Flights in 2023

Travelers who choose their local airport, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), will soon have six daily American Airlines flight options connecting them through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport To Host TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Event in June

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) will be hosting a TSA PreCheck® enrollment event in collaboration with IDEMIA, a TSA PreCheck authorized enrollment provider.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport to Offer 5 Daily Flight Options on American Airlines

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and American Airlines are pleased to announce five daily flights connecting travelers through Charlotte to destinations of their choice all around the world.

Golden LEAF Foundation Awards Funding to Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) recently received $753,700 in funding from the Golden LEAF Foundation as part of its Community-Based Grants Initiative.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Hires New Operations Manager

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has hired Patrick Manzo as its new Airport Operations Manager.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Brings Annual $513 Million Impact to State, Local Area

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) helped support 2,465 jobs, brought in more than $27 million in state and local tax revenue and created an economic output of $513 million for the area...

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport & American Airlines Announce Summer Return of Non-Stop Flights to Washington, D.C.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and American Airlines are pleased to announce their seasonal, non-stop flights between New Bern, N.C. and Washington, D.C. will begin again in June. This is a direct result of the success of this route this past summer.

Major Terminal Expansion Begins at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is pleased to announce the start of a major terminal expansion project. The terminal expansion is part of a multi-faceted master plan designed to strengthen the airport’s long-term appeal and functionality for airlines and passengers alike.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport wins major DOT grant to help expand air service to and from the Northeast

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Small Community Air Service Development Program.

Major Transformational Upgrades Continue at Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) is pleased to announce that the first step of a runway expansion project will soon be underway as part of its multi-dimensional airport

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Announces New Non-Stop Washington D.C. Route

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) and American Airlines are proud to announce that a new seasonal non-stop route between New Bern, N.C., and Washington, D.C., will launch June 4, 2022

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport adds new truck to firefighting fleet

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport’s Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) crew has added a new vehicle to its growing fleet.

FlyEWN.com Website Wins Another Major Award

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport’s mobile website, www.flyewn.com, has been selected as the Best Transportation Mobile Application in the 2021 MobileWebAward Competition.

EWN Celebrating New Fire & Rescue Facility, 90th Anniversary on November 19th

EWN is proud to announce the completion of its new Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility, an event that coincides with the celebration of the airport’s 90th anniversary.

NEW! Future of Your Airport?

EWN leadership discusses critical elements needed to ensure continued commercial air service for the region. Your airport needs you!

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Wraps Up Banner Fiscal Year

In the past 12 months, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) delivered multi-dimensional progress on a scale that was truly transformational.

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Roundabout Project Completed

After months of construction, the roundabout at the intersection of Airline Drive and Terminal Drive is finally completed, allowing two-way traffic both ways between Williams Road and Airport Road.

The REAL ID Countdown is On:

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) wants to make sure that travelers are fully informed about how REAL ID regulations will affect them. In just under 6 months REAL ID enforcement will begin at all federally regulated airports, including EWN, and the

Coastal Carolina Regional Airport Launches Visionary Website

New Bern, N.C. (March 31, 2021) – As an essential step forward in its innovative marketing initiatives, Coastal Carolina Regional Airport announces its dynamically designed new website.

Update on Traffic Circle Construction Project

December 4, 2020 – As we shared back in October, NCDOT is constructing a roundabout at the intersection of Airline Drive and Terminal Drive to permit two-way traffic both ways between Williams Road and Airport Road.

EWN Economic Impact

New Bern, NC, January 12, 2021 – Coastal Carolina Regional Airport, one of North Carolina’s ten publicly-owned commercial service airports, has reported significant economic impact for the Eastern North Carolina economy, according to a recent study released by the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division.

EWN Pursues Grant To Add Washington D.C. Area

New Bern, N.C. (February 17, 2021) – Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) has announced it 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.