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: 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 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025 1 min read Ribbon cutting ahead for Melrose Plaza Web Staff June 5, 2025 1 min read The 5th Annual Pride Month Rainbow Run Denise Membreno June 4, 2025