Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional and out-of-state travelers.
Meetings
The Commission meets on the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at 8:00 a.m. in the 1st floor Beverley W. "Booty" Armstrong conference room at Richmond International Airport.
The Capital Region Airport Commission is governed by 14 Commissioners appointed by the four Richmond-area jurisdictions, including:
City of Richmond
B.K. Fulton
Grant J. Heston
Charles S. Macfarlane - Chairman
Stephanie A. Lynch
County of Chesterfield
Kevin P. Carroll - Secretary
LeQuan M. Hylton, Ph.D.
Mark S. Miller, Ph.D.
Jessica L. Schneider
County of Hanover
Susan P. Dibble - Treasurer
Wayne T. Hazzard
County of Henrico
Roscoe D. Cooper III
Tyrone E. Nelson - Vice Chairman
Misty D. Roundtree
Robert S. Ukrop
Maintenance Revenue Sources
Since the airport has been operated by the Commission, it has been completely self-sustaining, with revenue for airport operations and maintenance generated from several sources, including:
Terminal building rent
Ramp fees
Aircraft landing fees
Parking
Ground transportation fees
Terminal advertising fees
Concession fees from rental car companies
Concession fees from food and beverage, news and gift operators