Some Manassas, Virginia, residents are pushing back against a name change for Manassas Regional Airport, as recommended by the airport commission, ahead of commercial passenger service beginning as early as spring of 2027.
The Manassas City Council paused plans earlier this month to choose a new airport name after some members raised concerns that the public had not been given enough opportunity to weigh in.
Council members had initially planned to select a new name during a March 18 meeting, but that effort came to a halt following community feedback…