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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Community Movie Night coming to downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 1 min read Get bubbly for The Spot on Kirk at fundraiser this weekend Gene Marrano October 8, 2025 1 min read RSO’s Boogie Wonder Band, White Zinnia dance performance at Hollins, Monstersongs at Showtimers Gene Marrano October 8, 2025