Redesign improves site navigation making information clear and easy to find
Roanoke, Va. (September 5, 2014) – Roanoke‐Blacksburg Regional Airport announces the redesign of its website www.flyroa.com and launch of a new homepage flight tracking service which makes monitoring arrivals, departures and routes easier and more efficient for travelers.
The ADA‐compliant website has
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ROANOKE, Va. (September 3, 2014) – The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to announce the selection of Timothy T. Bradshaw, A.A.E., as the new Executive
H. Odell “Fuzzy”Minnix appointed to vice-chair
ROANOKE, Va. (July 28, 2014) – The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission has named W. William “Bill” Gust, Chairman of the Commission for the 2014-2015 term, effective July 22, 2014.
Read more...Airport Commission chair, Cynthia Lawrence, announced that Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Executive Director Jacqueline Shuck has informed the members of the Airport Commission of her desire to retire at the end of 2014.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that Ernest C. McLeod, Jr., has joined its staff as Director of Finance. Mr. McLeod will be responsible for accounting, financial planning and analysis, and budgeting for the Commission and all Airport operations.
American Airlines began operating a daily non-stop flight to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today. The inaugural flight took off at 6:30 p.m. and arrived in New York at 8:05 p.m. The return flight leaves La Guardia at 4:30 p.m. and arrives in Roanoke at 6:05 p.m. daily. There are 44 passenger seats available on the regional jet that is flying
Read more...The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that Kari Dabrowski has joined the staff as Director of Operations and Maintenance for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. In this role, Dabrowski is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing and directing the Custodial, Facilities, and Operations division for the Commission.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that Diana Lewis has joined the staff as Director of Planning and Engineering for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that American Airlines will offer non-stop daily service to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport effective April 1, 2014. The decision comes on the heels of a recent announcement by Delta Airlines to discontinue this service in February, resulting in immediate outreach to American by airport officials to ensure that passengers in the Roanoke-Blacksburg
Read more...Beginning in 2014, Roanoke's airport will be known as Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The new name reflects the growth and breadth of this region of the Commonwealth of Virginia which is served by the airport. The new name builds on the fact that Roanoke and the area in and around Blacksburg are adjacent to one another and filled with opportunities for business as well as destinations for leisure travelers.
Thanksgiving marks the busiest time of year at the Roanoke Regional Airport. Passenger traffic is expected to be the greatest on Friday, November 22 and Sunday December 1.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is taking steps today to prepare for the possible weather impacts related to Hurricane Sandy.
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October 4, 2010
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ROANOKE VA – Roanoke Regional Airport, represented by advertising agency Neathawk Dubuque & Packett (ND&P), was awarded second place in the websites category at the Airports Council International (ACI) - North America's 2010 Excellence in Marketing & Communication Contest. This year's contest had over 250 entries evaluated by 20
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August 27, 2010
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Award presented by the Virginia Department of Aviation
ROANOKE VA - The Virginia Department of Aviation presented Jacqueline L. Shuck its “Virginia Airport Manager of the Year” award for 2010. Shuck, the airport’s executive director, was recognized for her achievements at the Roanoke Regional Airport.
The
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