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 Feeding Southwest Virginia keeping a close eye on the US Senate’s work to President Trump’s budget proposal Denise Membreno June 13, 2025 1 min read Atheling Meadworks opens tasting room in downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano June 12, 2025 1 min read VT AD discusses House v. NCAA settlement Web Staff June 11, 2025