What Happened
Fourth Commercial Airport in Washington Region to Boost Economic Activity
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced that Washington Manassas Airport can begin offering commercial flights, following the airport’s receipt of a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate. The certification is a significant milestone, marking the first time in 53 years that an airport has received such a designation. The airport has undergone significant infrastructure improvements, including runway rehabilitation and the construction of a new air traffic control tower, with over $46 million in federal funding. According to the FAA, the airport’s new commercial certification will enable safe and sustained commercial passenger service, with leaders expecting the airport to celebrate its first commercial flight in November 2027. This development was first reported by Virginia Mercury.