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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026