Manassas Regional Airport in Virginia could be renamed Washington Manassas Airport as city officials prepare the field for the start of commercial passenger operations. The move, though, has drawn opposition from some residents who want the city’s name to remain prominent.
Manassas City Council is expected to consider the proposed change at its April 13 meeting, after earlier delaying action amid public feedback. The airport, which is located about 30 miles southwest of Washington, is undergoing a $125 million redevelopment that includes a new terminal intended to support scheduled airline service as early as 2027.
The proposed name was recommended by the airport commission and supported by airport operator Avports, which has told city officials that including “Washington” would improve the airport’s visibility to airlines and travelers searching for service to the nation’s capital…