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 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025