Airport Land Up for Grabs: FAA Weighs Virginia Sale
Published Date: 4/1/2025
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The FAA is thinking about approving a request to sell 44.24 acres of land at Dinwiddie County Airport in Petersburg, VA. This change affects the airport and local community, but the land will still be used in a way that works well with the airport. People can share their thoughts before the FAA makes a final decision.
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