Manassas Regional Airport

Manassas Regional Airport successfully completed its first Full-Scale Exercise on March 11 to test the Airport Emergency Plan (AEP), a key step in maintaining readiness and supporting its path toward commercial passenger service.

The drill, required under 14 CFR § 139.325 by the Federal Aviation Administration for Class I airports, must occur at least once every 36 consecutive calendar months. It simulated a realistic scenario involving coordination among multiple agencies to ensure effective response capabilities.

The Manassas City Council moved one step closer to bringing commercial passenger service to Manassas Regional Airport, securing several foundational approvals that will enable the airport to expand operations and welcome regional carriers in the coming years.

The actions taken during the December 8 council meeting mark a significant milestone in a multi-year effort to transform the city-owned airport from a general aviation hub into a limited-commercial-service facility.

Manassas Regional Airport has launched a redesigned website as part of its ongoing efforts to modernize and prepare for commercial airline service. Operated by the City of Manassas, the airport is Virginia’s busiest general aviation hub, with over 100,000 flights annually and more than 400 aircraft based on site.

The new website, developed by Trivera Interactive and accessible at flyhef.com, features improved mobile responsiveness, easier navigation, and quick access to flight operations data, tenant information, and visitor tools. Airport Director Juan Rivera said the redesign enhances accessibility and aligns with the airport’s broader vision to expand aviation services.