Mission and Values
About the Virginia Department of Aviation
Begun in 1928, the Virginia Office of Aeronautics was a legislative branch agency under the State Corporation Commission. On July 1, 1979, legislation transferred the newly named Virginia Department of Aviation to the Executive Branch of state government, reporting directly to the Secretary of Transportation.
The Virginia Department of Aviation is comprised of four divisions and works with partners on a regular basis.
Mission
The Department of Aviation develops, promotes, and advances aviation in Virginia for the benefit of all. The agency partners with airports and others in Virginia to improve airport facilities, provide safe air transportation, cultivate new technologies, inspire the next generation, and foster economic development in the Commonwealth.
Vision
The Department of Aviation will support Virginia in being an economic development leader and a world gateway by embracing new aviation technologies, improving and growing Virginia’s aviation system, and supporting airports in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Department of Aviation Code of Ethics
Our agency staff adhere to the following:
- Comply with the Virginia Conflict of Interests Act and Virginia’s Standards of Conduct for Employees.
- Provide professional, efficient, courteous, respectful, and equitable treatment and service to all customers, state and other government officials, colleagues, and citizens of the Commonwealth.
- Commit to the highest standards in the stewardship of public resources.
- Act with honesty and integrity in all relationships and actions in the work environment.
- Promote policies and programs in accordance with the department's Statement of Nondiscrimination and the Commonwealth's EEO policy, supporting the rights and recognizing the needs of all citizens regardless of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or veteran status.
- Refuse to knowingly conduct or condone any illegal or improper activity.
- Refuse to knowingly engage in any activity that results in actual or the perception of conflict of interests between our private interests and our professional roles.
