Manassas Airport Rebrands as 'Washington Manassas Airport'

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The Manassas City Council has voted to rename Manassas Regional Airport to 'Washington Manassas Airport', a move aimed at strengthening the airport's regional identity as it prepares to add commercial airline service. The new name will now be submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration for formal approval.

Why it matters

As the Washington, D.C. metro area continues to grow, regional airports are seeking ways to better position themselves as convenient travel hubs for the broader metro area. The name change is intended to make it clearer to travelers that Washington Manassas Airport is a gateway to the nation's capital region.

The details

The Manassas City Council unanimously approved the name change at a meeting on Monday night. City leaders believe the new name, which puts 'Washington' first, will make it clearer to travelers that the airport serves the broader D.C. metro area as it prepares to add commercial airline routes in the coming years.

• The Manassas City Council voted on the name change on Monday, April 14, 2026.
• The city will now seek formal approval for the new name from the Federal Aviation Administration.

What’s next

The city will now submit the name change proposal to the Federal Aviation Administration for formal approval, a process that typically takes several months.