This sharp alignment among regional stakeholders has been critical in advancing the airport’s exciting runway extension project set be finalized this fall. The runway has been extended from 4,539 feet to 5,500 under the federally funded project that has been under construction for the past three years. Category: campus experience Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport enhances innovation, economic opportunities With all of the exciting advancements in academia, technology, and medicine taking place on a daily basis here, the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport is an asset to the region,” said Holt.

The extended runway and completion of a pair of corporate hangars in 2018 are expected to have a substantial effect in boosting corporate traffic through the airport. For business travelers, it is the launching pad for new economic development opportunities in the region. For Keith Holt, executive director of the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, it is a place that brings in countless new opportunities for the region each day.Press the light-up button on the Aeroplane or place him on the five SmartPoint locations to hear fun phrases, sounds and music As of December 2019, there were more than 80 technology companies in the region – and growing – according to Onward NRV, a public-private, regional economic development organization that strives to attract and retain world-class jobs, investment, and talent in the New River Valley. The range of traffic through the airport — business, academic, recreational, and more — is a microcosm, representative of the dynamic New River Valley economic ecosystem as a whole and the educational, business, and innovation communities that continue to flourish there. The airport is an engaged partner in supporting this ecosystem’s transportation needs. For innovators, it is the conduit to the cutting-edge research and discovery that take place at Virginia Tech and nearby technology and manufacturing companies. Press the light-up button on the Airplane or place him on the five SmartPoint locations to hear fun phrases, sounds and music

All members of the Montgomery Regional Airport Authority are driven by a shared motivation to deliver safe, high-quality airport operations that enhance the region’s air transportation offerings. We believe in the significant impact air transportation and the Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport can have in Virginia Tech's future, expanding industry in the region, as well as bringing in new jobs, talent, and visitors to the area,” said Christopher H. Kiwus, vice president for campus planning, infrastructure, and facilities at Virginia Tech. Kiwus represents the university on the authority. For those learning to fly, it’s the solid ground upon which they find themselves after their first successful landing. The governing body meets monthly to develop a common vision for the airport and discuss topics of interest, including finance, procurement, and capital projects – like the runway extension project that is nearing completion this fall. The runway expansion will attract companies looking to the region as a hub for business and innovation. The extension of the runway allows the airport to now accommodate roughly 72 percent of the business jet fleet operating in today’s market, including Citation, Bombardier Challenger, and Gulfstream Jets. It is essential our operations are well-positioned to support the current and future transportation needs of this thriving ecosystem. One critical component in ensuring effective operations is the airport’s shared governance structure. This is where the Virginia Tech Montgomery Regional Airport Authority comes in.”Holt recently joined the airport in July, replacing Michael St. Jean, who led the airport since 2002 before retiring. Holt previously served as manager of the New River Valley Airport. Sensory development is intimately related to motor development. Babies are born into a world that stimulates their senses and to which they react. These reactions are bodily movements which create learning experiences. Sensory development in babies can be facilitated through toys that provide opportunities for them to experience sounds, visuals and textures. Young infants need to be presented with an adequate but not too great amount of sensory stimulation.