The school operates three aircraft with approximately 50 students and five instructors. The university provides some revenue for the airport for expenses and operating costs and for debt service retirement. There have been small charter plane and limited commercial commuter services offered at the airport over the last several years, although none is currently operating. Regional Airports Regular passenger air service is provided regionally by the Roanoke Regional Airport, located approximately 40 miles away. The Roanoke Airport serves approximately 50 flights daily on two runways, one 5,800 feet long and one 6,800 feet long.
Passenger service is available on five airlines.
The New River Valley Airport, located nearby in Dublin, has a long range strategic plan to become a global air cargo facility. It currently serves up to 20 private and corporate flights daily with a 6,200 foot long runway.