Leap year partly to blame for low passenger count at Roanoke Regional Airport Timothy Martin April 3, 2013 1 min read The passenger count at Roanoke Regional Airport was way down in February compared to the year before. But officials say the numbers are a bit deceiving. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains why. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Four-year nursing degree for $26,000: new option through VWCC & Bluefield CollegeNext: Police use spring break to train for worst-case school scenario Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025