ROA director: we’re gonna need a longer runway Gene Marrano December 5, 2023 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Council Meeting discusses police funding, other key topicsNext: State of the County address highlights economic success Related Stories Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026