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The Manassas City Council unanimously approved a measure to allow passenger flight services out of the area’s regional airport. Officials estimate the plan could take at least four years to fully complete.

Updated July 26, 2023 at 9:25 p.m. EDT|Published July 26, 2023 at 5:24 p.m. EDT

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A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to the entity that oversees National and Dulles airports. It is the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. The article has been corrected.

After nearly three decades of discussion, Manassas is one step closer to implementing a passenger airline service at its regional airport.

The proposal, which airport officials say will become official following a second vote at a special council meeting on Friday, calls for a 40-year franchise agreement with Avports, an airport management company owned by Goldman Sachs, to provide commercial airline service at the Manassas Regional Airport. The plan would triple the terminal space on the airport’s 880-acre site.

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It would also transform the largest general aviation airport in Virginia into one of nine airports across the state that offer passenger service, according to Airport Director Juan Rivera.

The expansion would place Manassas in tandem with larger airports across the Washington metropolitan area that offer domestic and international flights, such as Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport. Rivera said the focus is providing low-cost, regional flights for local and surrounding communities, specifically in Northern Virginia.

“We’re not certainly going to be a DCA or a Dulles; we don’t have the facilities nor the landmass for something like that,” Rivera said. “That’s also not what we want to be when we grow up, so to speak. I think it’ll be a niche market. It’s point-to-point.”

Under the plan, Avports Manassas would invest up to $125 million to expand the airport terminal at 10600 Harry J. Parrish Blvd. to a 35,000-square-foot space. Officials said the proposal estimates roughly four to six terminal gates and an increase of less than 11 percent for flights arriving and departing the airport, which would equate to up to 112,000 flights annually.

They hope to provide infrastructure to offer 3,650 additional flights during the first year of operation, and nearly 12,000 in the third year. Officials say the airport could eventually offer up to 30 daily flights going to and from Manassas.

The expansion would serve as an access point into larger airports, or provide regional service to surrounding areas, including Charlotte and Boston. The airport is also looking to provide carrier services into Florida because it’s a popular destination, according to Avports officials.

Avports would handle commercial passenger service operations but work under the jurisdiction of Manassas Regional Airport, which will continue to own the site, officials said. Rivera added that Avports would take on the investment and financing on the project.

Avports said it would profit off operational fees for the airport, such as parking and concessions, while profit generated from rent, the expanded terminal and land that is being used would go toward Manassas Regional Airport. The airport would also get a percentage of the revenue that Avports generates, which Rivera said would be no more than 5 percent.

Manassas Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said the proposed expansion would allow for economic growth for the area and would provide a convenient option for local residents to access a nearby airport. The closest commercial airport is Dulles, which is a half-hour drive from the city’s downtown.

“It’s a game changer for the city — it’s income, it’s going to help with the tax base. It’s just a positive thing all the way around,” Davis-Younger said. “Anytime you can provide an avenue for businesses to come into the city, for people to come into the city, it’s always going to be a good thing — growth is a good thing.”

Terry L. Clower, director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis, said the plan would ultimately be good for business and economic development throughout the Washington area.

He added that the size and scope of the proposed Manassas Regional Airport expansion is not large enough to significantly impact surrounding airports like National and Dulles. In turn, newfound airport development would also attract investment from outside companies, such as those who operate data centers, to accelerate growth.

“What we find is that having a variety of air transportation options is good for making a region more attractive,” Clower said. “So, if we can get these investments, particularly if they are investments supported by the Federal Aviation Administration, that’s going to work to leverage those local investments, and I think that’s going to be good.”

Officials from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which oversees National and Dulles airports, said they don’t have a position on airports outside of their oversight because, ultimately, additional air service choices for consumers is good for the community at large.

There have been conversations on providing passenger flight services in Manassas since the mid-1990s, when Walt Disney Co. proposed a $650 million theme park in Haymarket around United States history, Rivera said.

With Manassas roughly 12 miles away from the proposed Disney’s America site, officials sought to build an airport terminal to handle the expected tourism from the development, he added. Although the larger airport terminal had been built, the Disney proposal faced strong public opposition and was eventually abandoned.

The terminal space was eventually repurposed into office spaces, and as aircraft equipment and sizing grew exponentially over the years, it became apparent that the airport would need a large, costly renovation project to stay up to date, Rivera said.

Avports CEO Jorge Roberts said the Manassas proposal is part of a trend to bring private funding to public airports for passenger terminals. There have been six regional airport developments over nearly three decades, with the most recent addition happening in New Haven, Conn., three years ago. He said he hopes to see similar success in Manassas.

“We’re very excited to see this project take the next step,” Roberts said in a statement. “The City of Manassas has long planned for passenger commercial service and we’re very proud to play a role.”

The first phase of the project would begin once the FAA signs off on the plan, which would kick-start a 12-to-18-month certification process that would assess whether the airport meets air transportation safety standards and ensure passenger services flights meet federal regulations, according to the FAA’s site. Avports estimates the entire project could take up to four years to complete.

Officials said that they hope to have three to five flights a day once Phase One begins. They hope to eventually increase these flight capacities in the next phase, and complete an environmental impact analysis over the course of this work.

Overall, Rivera said the airport development would provide a convenient market for residents closer to their homes and increase tourism and economic growth. At Manassas Regional Airport alone, the proposal could add nearly 250 airport jobs.

“I just think this is a good thing for the citizens,” he said. “I think it’s going to open a lot of opportunities for creating jobs.”

The Manassas City Council gave final approval late Friday to a plan to add commercial passenger service to its regional airport.

Manassas Regional Airport already is the busiest general aviation airport in the commonwealth with about 100,000 flights a year. Airport management company Avports wants to add passenger service by investing up to $125 million to triple the terminal size and make other improvements. When the expansion is complete, up to 30 passenger flights a day could be offered, airport officials said.

“This is a game changer for the Prince William region, I mean, more so than pretty much anything I think we’ve seen in a long time,” Manassas Regional Airport Commission Chairman Ross Snare said. “This is a once, pretty much, in a generational kind of change.”

Snare sees the expansion as a complement to Dulles International Airport and Reagan National Airport – not competition.

“We’re not building a new Dulles out there in Manassas,” he said. “That’s something I want to make very clear to people. It’s going to be between four and six gates at max capacity.”

At a public hearing, some residents were thrilled about the economic boost passenger travel could bring.

“Along with the jobs that it’s going produce along with the elevation of our visibility and what it’s going to bring to our city, this is the logical next step,” Cheryl Macias said.

But other residents who live in communities near the airport expressed concern about the added flights and added noise.

“I can’t image what an additional 30 flights a day, if it ever comes to that, what that would sound like,” Lyle Sebranek said.

Evaluating noise and environmental impacts will be part of a study the Federal Aviation Administration will do before it decides whether to sign off on the plan.

Snare is optimistic about approval and thinks the first, lower-fare flights to places like Florida could come as soon as 2025.

“I would definitely fly out of Manassas any opportunity that I get,” Snare said.

“We’re planning a seven minutes from curbside to your gate and in the flight at Manassas airport,” he said.

Manassas leaders also hope it will take the community’s profile to new heights.

City council approved the plan at a second reading at a meeting Friday.

MANASSAS, Va. — City Council approved a plan to bring commercial flights to Manassas Monday night, and that plan passed its second reading on Friday. The vote means commercial flights could be running out of Manassas Regional Airport in the next two years.

Airport management company Avports is behind the plan that would come at no cost to the city. The proposal would bring about 250 new jobs to the area.

"I want to make it clear we're not trying to be a Dulles or National," said Juan Rivera, Manassas Regional Airport Director. "We're going to complement what we already have in this region."

The plan would be rolled out in two phases. The first phase would allow flights to start running with modifications to the existing terminal, and the second phase expanding the terminal.

Anywhere from four to six gates would be added to accommodate the commercial flights. Officials say the goal is to get passengers through the airport quickly, about seven minutes from curb to gate.

Residents who live closest to the regional airport recently shared their concerns at a public hearing. They say the plan to bring commercial flights to Manassas would be a disruption to their lives.

RELATED: Neighbors concerned commercial flights will bring more traffic, noise to Manassas

Council heard more of those concerns Monday, but decided to vote to approve the plan, saying that there will be noise studies and many federal regulations to abide by before the first flight is up and running.

Commercial flights could soon be flying out of Manassas Regional Airport. A public hearing is set for Monday where residents there will get a chance to weigh in. These renderings show what the improved airport would look like. @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/1XLA9K8dNu

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"Change is hard, but it can be done. We sit up here, we live this city, we pay taxes here too, we hear the noise too. One thing we are tasked with is doing what's best for the residents of the city. And people know I'm going to do what I feel is best, always," said Manassas City Mayor Michelle Davis Younger.

Officials have not confirmed specific destinations that are in the works, but they tell WUSA9 the flights would likely be to and from Florida.

"We're going to be more of a leisure market. A niche market that gets you from point to point," said Rivera.

Negotiations are still in the works with various airlines, according to the proposal. An FAA required environmental study also still has to happen.

According to the proposal, Avports will cover all costs for commercial airline service, including improvements and buildouts, at no cost to the City or taxpayers. Officials say similar to other commercial passenger airports, revenue will be generated by travelers and airlines.

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Expands Service to 140+ New Zip Codes; Adds Beer and Wine for Local Deliveries

LANDOVER, Md., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Giant Food, the leading Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, announces today the opening of a new Giant Delivers e-commerce fulfillment center in Manassas, Va. The new 82,000 square foot facility will make home and business delivery possible for thousands of new customers in over 140 zip codes across northern Virginia. Enhancing service to existing customers throughout the area, the new facility will also offer expanded convenience including same-day delivery in as little as three hours and free midweek delivery.

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"We are continually looking for ways to better serve our communities and our customers. This investment in our newest facility helps us reach even more people with even more convenience," said Gregg Dorazio, Director of E-Commerce at Giant Food. "By shopping and delivering your orders for no fee between Tuesday-Thursday, and for just $3.95 on weekends, we're truly living up to our promise to be a one-stop shop, giving customers affordable options to shop so they can get back to the moments that matter the most."

Housing an extensive local assortment, customers can enjoy items from a wide range of Virginia companies including The Perfect Pita and Don't Forget Cake. Giant is also the first grocer in Virginia to provide beer and wine delivery to residents, and customers can order from a wide range of producers, including locally-based Port City and Solace Brewing.

The Manassas facility will feature the company's latest batch-picking software and an extensive conveyor system that will increase the speed of shop to enable faster, more frequent delivery options. This is the second e-commerce fulfillment center for the company. Its existing Hanover, Md. facility will continue servicing Giant Delivers customers across its local markets.

"Giant is a leader in home delivery, and over the years we've continued to expand our services and footprint throughout the region," said Joe Urban Vice President Supply Chain Operations at Giant Food. "We're proud to continue growing as a local employer focused on making positive impacts for both our customers and the entire Giant family, and with the opening of our Manassas e-commerce fulfillment center, we're thrilled to be creating 200 new jobs for the community."

Giant Delivers requires no subscription and offers no delivery fees on midweek orders between Tuesday-Thursday. Orders for delivery between Friday-Monday include just a $3.95 delivery fee and minimum order requirements on all delivery orders are just $30.

Customers can place a Giant Delivers order on giantfood.com or while on-the-go through the Giant Food mobile app and items are hand-picked and packed by dedicated Giant associates and delivered directly to customers' doorsteps with Giant's own fleet of vans and full-time drivers.

For more information about Giant or to place an order, visit giantfood.com.

About Giant FoodSince opening its first location 87 years ago in Washington, D.C. in 1936, Giant has been an integral part of the communities and customers it serves. Giant is committed to being a Better Neighbor and has designated four main giving pillars that address local Food Insecurity, Military Support, Pediatric Cancer Research and Social Equality. Giant is headquartered in Landover, Md. and operates 165 supermarkets in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia with approximately 20,000 associates. Included within the 165 stores are 153 full-service pharmacies, and 29 Starbucks locations. Giant fits all the ways today's busy customers want to shop - whether in store or online. With 162 Giant Pickup locations and Giant Delivers available in all of its markets, customers have even more convenient options right at their fingertips to get the best products and prices, whenever and however they choose. For more information on Giant, visit: www.giantfood.com.

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