Both Roanoke and Lynchburg's airports could feel an impact from automatic federal spending cuts, known as the sequester, should they take effect on March 1st.
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Friday outlined steps it may take, should it need to cut $1 billion as part of the sequester. The FAA would bear about 60% of that burden (approx. $600 million).
As part of the FAA's possible cuts:
Lynchburg Regional Airport's control tower could close
Roanoke Regional airport could lose its overnight Air Traffic Controller shift
Other potential FAA impacts include shift cuts for various airport workers, and 90 minute flight delays at airports in major U.S. cities.
According to a statement from Sherry Wallace with the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, the earliest that fliers could see changes at ROA is April 1st. Wallace also stressed that safety would not be impacted.
"Currently, the last passenger flights land at Roanoke Regional Airport between 11 p.m. and midnight and resume at 5:30 a.m. It is expected that the tower ground flight operations will be closed after the last flight and before the first flight of each day; however, passengers on late night flights delayed by weather, air traffic congestion or aircraft malfunction may be inconvenienced, depending on the policies of the various airlines using ROA," Wallace stated.
Monday, June 10 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-06-10 19:50:59 GMT
High school graduation is usually a time to celebrate; but on Saturday, that day of celebration, turned into a tragedy for one Bertie County family. Sandra Williams-McGlone was waiting to watch her
A Bertie County family is devastated when two sons are killed on the way to graduation.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:12:17 GMT
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court papers claim Ricky Lee Phillips was on his way to pick up students from summer
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:45 GMT
Salem Police are searching for two suspects in connection with a home break-in over the weekend.Officers say they were called to the 10 block of McCauley Drive, at 5:12 a.m. on Sunday, June 16th for a
U.S. Marshals arrested 19-year-old DeAnthony Marquis Jackson, and 20-year-old Percy Johnson IV, of Roanoke. Two other suspects previously caught during crime.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:10:06 GMT
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon. MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside the
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon.
Friday, June 14 2013 1:26 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:26:58 GMT
Today our In A Day's Drive series takes us to Wytheville. Be sure to check out the eight day family-oriented Chautauqua Festival! It runs June 15 - June 22.www.VisitWytheville.com
Today our In A Day's Drive series takes us to Wytheville. Be sure to check out the eight day family-oriented Chautauqua Festival! It runs June 15 - June 22.www.VisitWytheville.com
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:10:06 GMT
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon. MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside the
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be in court this afternoon.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:53:24 GMT
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday for areas along and north of Highway 460 as well as Franklin and Campbell Counties. Heavy rain fell, up to two inches, across these areas this morning
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday. Additional heavy rain of one to two inches is possible which could lead to high water problems.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:32:47 GMT
A group of local health professionals has been traveling to Haiti since that massive earthquake hit three years ago. For the first time Parkway Brewing Company and Bruno's GastroTruck are partnering to
Project Starfish Haiti is working together with local businesses to make a difference for people still recovering from earthquake
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:08:11 GMT
Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea says in an e-mail that he will support an 8% pay increase for City Council, instead of the proposed 28% increase, that was delayed on Monday. The story on the delayed
Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea says in an e-mail that he will support an 8% pay increase for City Council, instead of the proposed 28% increase, that was delayed on Monday.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:28:21 GMT
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be on court this afternoon. MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside
Accused New River Valley Mall shooter Neil MacInnis is scheduled to be on court this afternoon.
MacInnis is accused of shooting two women at the New River Community College's satellite campus inside the mall earlier this year.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:12:17 GMT
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Court papers claim Ricky Lee Phillips was on his way to pick up students from summer
Court records show a Carroll County substitute bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and reckless driving.
