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Aviation in Virginia |
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Commercial – primary | 9 |
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General aviation | 66 |
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Military and other airports | 11 |
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7 May 1801 (Balloon), 3 Sept 1908 Heavier than air |
Virginia's first aeronautical event was in
Williamsburg, Virginia, when a balloon flight was launched from the
College of William & Mary using wine spirits for fuel.
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Events
Aircraft Manufacturers
Aerospace
Wallops Flight Facility and the
Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on the
Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Airports
Commercial Service
People
Organizations
- Virginia Aeronautic Historical Society
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- Virginia Airport Operators Council
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Government and Military
- All flight operations in Virginia are conducted within
FAA oversight.
- The Virginia Department of Aviation manages state airport policy.
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- The
Virginia Air National Guard is the Air Reserve Component of the U.S. Air Force.
Museums
Gallery
References