Leap year partly to blame for low passenger count at Roanoke Regional Airport Timothy Martin April 3, 2013 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation 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 minute read New Dallas Flights Put 200 Global Destinations One Stop From Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Signs that seller’s market for local home sales is ending Evan Jones December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Two teens injured during stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0