ROA director: we’re gonna need a longer runway Gene Marrano December 5, 2023 1 min read Mike Stewart, Airport Executive Director A longer runway, upgraded concessions, larger gates to accommodate bigger planes – ROA has a long wish list and yesterday the airport’s executive director provided his annual update to Roanoke City Council, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Council Meeting discusses police funding, other key topicsNext: State of the County address highlights economic success Related Stories 1 min read GWRABA director says Williamson Road reconfiguration has support from stakeholders Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read Nokefest is Roanoke’s own music/outdoors/arts festival weekend Gene Marrano June 6, 2025 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025