City Leaders Aim to Transform Newport News-Williamsburg Airport Into 'Air Commerce Park'

City leaders aim to transform Newport News-Williamsburg Airport into 'air commerce park'

Newport News city leaders held a press conference on Wednesday to discuss how they plan on using its multimillion-dollar investment in the future of the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport.Leaders announced they are investing $4 million from the city's budget to transform the airport into an air commerce park.Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones expressed his enthusiasm on Wednesday, stating, "I'm excited for what this means for Newport News. We have …

Newport News City Council to invest $4M to grow Newport News-Williamsburg Airport

NOTE: This video is previous coverage from 5/21/25 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - Newport News City Council announced Wednesday that $4 million would be invested into Newport News-Williamsburg Airport (PHF) to turn the airport into an Air Commerce Park.  Newport News mayor says city will provide $4M to keep airport operating The investment into PHF is in accordance with the city's vision to transform PHF into a hub for economic growth and hig…

Newport News airport to shift focus from commercial flights

The Newport News Williamsburg Airport will shift focus toward new revenue streams, like cargo logistics, advanced air mobility, aircraft manufacturing and assembly.

Newport News Invests $4M to Transform Newport News-Williamsburg Airport into ‘Air Commerce Park’

The entrance to Newport News-Williamsburg Airport in Newport News. (WYDaily file) NEWPORT NEWS — Newport News City Council recently announced it has invested $4 million to support the evolution of the Newport News-Williamsburg Airport into a future-ready Air Commerce Park.  The city says that the investment reflects its long-term vision to reposition PHF as a hub for economic growth and high-wage job creation, while responding to recent researc…