Aviation Board, Virginia
Purpose
The Virginia Aviation Board shall advise the Governor and the Director of the Department of Aviation on matters relating to the Commonwealth’s aviation policies and programs, provide a means of citizen access to the department, and provide a means of publicizing the policies and programs in order to educate the public.
Term
Four years; no more than two full successive terms; to serve at the Pleasure of the Governor
Composition
The Board shall be composed of eight members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the General Assembly, selected from the different geographical areas of the Commonwealth. The Governor appoints a chairman. Whenever the Board shall acquire ownership or jurisdiction over an airport or airports previously operated by an agency of the United States, there may be a member appointed to the Board by the President of the United States. Such member shall have the powers and duties of other members of the Board only with respect to the airport or airports so acquired. There may be a member of the Board from any county or city wherein the Board acquires or constructs an airport, to be elected by the governing body of the county or city and to serve at its pleasure. Such member shall have the powers and duties of other members of the Board only with respect to such airport. If the Board acquires an airport which was constructed by one political subdivision but is located in another, the political subdivision which constructed the airport, rather than the political subdivision in which it is located, shall be represented on the Board.
Vacant Seats
No seats are available at this time. If you are interested in joining this board in the future, please submit an application here.
Current Board Members
Randall P. Burdette
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Ms. Cheryl P. McLeskey
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2026Craig A. Parisot
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Vanessa L. Christie
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2027Mr. Robert Stuart Bowen
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Mr. John Gilbert Dankos
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2028Mark Nelson
Member of the General Public Membership expires on 6/30/2029