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 MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025