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Airport Facilities Services Division

Supports eligible airport sponsors through engineering, planning, and technology services.

Aviation Education & External Engagement

Promotes aviation in the Commonwealth through awareness, education, and multimedia.

Flight Operations & Facility Management

Operating, maintaining, and scheduling state-owned aircraft to provide safe and secure transportation for all state agencies.

Finance and Administration

Provides fiscal and administrative support to DOAV divisions and the Office of the Director.

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Supports eligible airport sponsors through engineering, planning, and technology services.

  • visit 25 Virginia public-use airports
  • visit four aviation museums in Virginia
  • attend 1 safety seminar in Virginia
  • attend a designated fly-in or event

Aviation Education & External Engagement

Promotes aviation in the Commonwealth through awareness, education, and multimedia.

Flight Operations & Facility Management

Operating, maintaining, and scheduling state-owned aircraft to provide safe and secure transportation for all state agencies.

Our Divisions

Airport Services

Provides technical assistance to airport sponsors for airport development

Aviation Education & External Engagement

Promotes aviation in the Commonwealth through awareness, education, and multimedia

Flight Operations

Provides safe, secure, and cost-effective transportation for all state agencies

Finance and Administration

Provides fiscal and administrative support to DOAV

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Virginia Aviation Educational Programs

The Virginia Department of Aviation’s Aviation Educational Programs are now available.     Updated Scholarship Forms Available Now!

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Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study

The Virginia Airport System Economic Impact Study provides details on Aviation Activity and Industry Trends in Virginia, Economic Impact Definistions, Data Collection Processes, Methodology, Statewide Economic Impact Findings and Reliant Industries and Tax Benefits.
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Virginia Aviation Art Contest

The Virginia Department of Aviation offers an annual aviation art contest open to students ages 6-17. The contest has a different theme each year. The 2026 Art Contest theme was “Fly to Save Lives“.
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Virginia Aviation Photo Contest

The Virginia Department of Aviation offers an annual photo contest for photographers and pilots to show off aircraft and aerial photos and get a chance to be featured in the annual aviation calendar. You can use the links below for details on eligibility and rules.     
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2025 Virginia Aviation Awards Winners Announced

The 2025 Virginia Aviation Award (VAA) winners were announced August 13, 2025 at a ceremony in Roanoke. Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) Director Greg Campbell honored three Virginians with awards for Airport Manager of the Year, Aviation Person of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement. Read full article here.
  • Judy Sparks of Woodbridge VA, Person of the Year
  • Del. Terry Austin of Buchanan VA, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Mark Perryman, Airport Manager of the Year
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Visit one of the many museums on aviation and transportation
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Visit one of the many museums on aviation and transportation
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Visit one of the many museums on aviation and transportation
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Visit one of the many museums on aviation and transportation
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Economic Growth and Development Stimulated by Virginia Airports

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Public-Use Airports

65 airports consisting of both commercial service and general aviation facilities.

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Airport sustained jobs

Number of workers employed with Virginia airports, both full‑time and part‑time.

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Wages

Compensation and benefits employees receive, to include pay, health coverage, and taxes paid for them.

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