GA Pilots, Prepare for More Traffic at Washington Manassas Airport

FAA authorization for commercial service will raise activity at Virginia’s busiest general aviation facility.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, September 01, 2026 at 04:56 PM ET

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Travis Tingle

Rendering of modernized passenger terminal at Washington Manassas Airport [Credit: Avports]

Key Takeaways:

Washington Manassas Airport (KHEF), formerly a general aviation hub, has received FAA Part 139 certification, allowing it to begin scheduled commercial passenger service by late 2027.
This marks the first Part 139 certification for a Virginia airport in 53 years and involved over $170 million in extensive infrastructure upgrades and renovations.
KHEF will become the D.C. area's fourth commercial airport, projected to accommodate up to 3 million passengers annually, with plans to gradually introduce daily flights to various destinations.

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General aviation pilots flying into Virginia’s Washington Manassas Airport (KHEF) can soon expect thousands of commercial flights to share the airspace each year.

Washington Manassas, renamed earlier this year from Manassas Regional Airport, is the busiest GA airport in Virginia, with more than 420 based aircraft and 100,000 annual operations. It is also a designated reliever for Washington Dulles International (KIAD).