The Federal Aviation Administration granted Washington Manassas Airport a Part 139 Airport Operating Certificate on Monday, allowing the field to accommodate certain commercial passenger airlines. ^[1] Washington Manassas Airport (KHEF) has received FAA Part 139 certification, enabling it to commence scheduled commercial passenger service by late 2027. ^[2] FAA Associate Administrator for Airports Dan Edwards said that commercial flights coming into Manassas will provide more economic growth within the community and create another commercial airport to service the Washington D.C. area. ^[3] The FAA stated that Washington Manassas Airport is the first airport in Virginia to receive a new operating certificate in 53 years. ^[4] Washington Manassas is Virginia's busiest general aviation airport, with more than 420 based aircraft and more than 100,000 annual operations. ^[5] Commercial operations at Washington Manassas Airport are expected to accommodate up to 3 million passengers each year. ^[6] The transition involves significant infrastructure investments and renovations, with commercial operations expected to add approximately 40,000 annual flights. ^[7] This certification makes KHEF the first airport in Virginia in 53 years to obtain such authorization, transforming it into the D.C. area's fourth commercial airport. ^[8]