Signature Aviation has commenced groundbreaking of a more than $10 million hangar and office development at Roanoke-Blacksburg airport, continuing a nearly seven-decade legacy of serving aircraft, crews and passengers in Virginia's Blue Ridge region.

The project will add a 22,000 sq ft hangar with an attached 3,000 sq ft office facility and a 14-bay parking lot. Designed with a 28-ft hangar door, the facility will accommodate a broad range of modern business aircraft, including the tallest generation of new jets entering service today.

Lionberger Construction, a Roanoke-based general contractor, will lead construction of the project. Construction is expected to be completed in 2027. Once complete, the project will enhance aircraft storage availability at ROA while supporting the airport's continued role as a critical gateway for business aviation for the region.

“General aviation plays a key role in the economic health of our region, spurring growth through global air connectivity for the Roanoke Valley and far beyond. We're thrilled with Signature's commitment to building new facilities that will support the growing demand for first-class corporate aviation hangar space and services at ROA,” says Roanoke Regional Airport Commission president and chief executive officer Mike Stewart. “Signature's investments reflect its confidence in the future business needs of our region and will make ROA more attractive to the aircraft owners, operators and businesses that rely on this airport.”

The new hangar development, representing a more than $10 million investment, is part of Signature's 2024 bid to continue serving Roanoke-Blacksburg. Signature's presence at ROA traces back to Piedmont Aviation in 1957, and the company continues to operate at the airport today as a trusted aviation hospitality and support services provider.

“Signature's history at ROA is not just measured in years, but in the relationships, aircraft and regional missions we have supported since the Piedmont Aviation era,” states Jim Hopkins, senior vice president of airport relations and strategic programmes for Signature Aviation. “This project allows us to build on that foundation with modern infrastructure that responds directly to guest and customer demand, supports the airport's long-term goals and reinforces our commitment to Roanoke for years to come.”

In addition to the new hangar and office project, Signature's broader ROA investment programme includes the rebuilding of its fuel storage facility. In December 2025, Signature also completed installation of a self-serve avgas fuel pump, providing a convenient option for small aircraft owners and pilots who prefer to refuel their own aircraft.

Together, these improvements represent a comprehensive renewal of Signature's ROA facilities, combining expanded hangar capacity, updated fuel infrastructure and enhanced service options for a diverse guest and customer base.

“Every airport we serve has a distinct role in its community,” Hopkins concludes. “At ROA, that role includes connecting businesses, supporting private aircraft owners and helping Virginia's Blue Ridge remain accessible to the people and organisations that choose to invest here. We are proud to keep advancing that mission alongside the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission.”