toggle audio on and off change volume download audio When will commercial air travel to get off the ground from Manassas Regional Airport? WTOP's Neal Augenstein reports.

Manassas Regional Airport’s plan to become the region’s newest commercial-service airport has taken another step forward, but its debut has been pushed to spring 2027, airport officials told the Manassas City Council Monday night.

Marc Ricks, CEO of Avports, the private developer leading the transformation, said the airport continues to make progress toward commercial operations, but several certifications and assessments must still be completed. Agreements with airlines have still yet to be determined.

In 2023, the City Council approved a 40-year lease giving Avports exclusive rights to manage commerci

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