Charles S. Macfarlane
Chairman City of Richmond
Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC). The Commission directs the growth, operation, and business activities of RIC and works tirelessly to ensure it continues to be an affordable option for local, regional, and out-of-state travelers.
Structure
Established in 1975 by an act of the Virginia General Assembly, the Capital Region Airport Commission owns and operates Richmond International Airport (RIC) and oversees its strategic direction, growth and operations.
RIC is governed by the Capital Region Airport Commission, which represents a collaborative partnership among the City of Richmond and the counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, and Hanover. Each jurisdiction is represented on the Commission’s Board, ensuring that regional interests are reflected in the airport’s strategic direction and decision-making.
This governance model supports transparency, accountability, and alignment with the broader goals of the communities we serve.
The Board of Commissioners
Tyrone E. Nelson
Vice Chairman Henrico County
Kevin P. Carroll
Secretary Chesterfield County
Susan P. Dibble
Treasurer Hanover County
Roscoe D. Cooper III
Henrico County
BK Fulton
City of Richmond
Wayne T. Hazzard
Hanover County
Grant J. Heston
City of Richmond
LeQuan M. Hylton
Chesterfield County
Stephanie A. Lynch
City of Richmond
Mark S. Miller, Ph.D.
Chesterfield County
Misty D. Roundtree
Henrico County
Jessica L. Schneider
Chesterfield County
Robert S. Ukrop
Henrico County
Meetings
The Commission meets on the last Tuesday of each month (except December) at 8:00 a.m. in the 1st floor Beverley W. "Booty" Armstrong conference room at Richmond International Airport.
The Capital Region Airport Commission is governed by 14 Commissioners appointed by the four Richmond-area jurisdictions, including:
City of Richmond
B.K. Fulton
Grant J. Heston
Charles S. Macfarlane - Chairman
Stephanie A. Lynch
County of Chesterfield
Kevin P. Carroll - Secretary
LeQuan M. Hylton, Ph.D.
Mark S. Miller, Ph.D.
Jessica L. Schneider
County of Hanover
Susan P. Dibble - Treasurer
Wayne T. Hazzard
County of Henrico
Roscoe D. Cooper III
Tyrone E. Nelson - Vice Chairman
Misty D. Roundtree
Robert S. Ukrop
Main Revenue Sources
Since the airport has been operated by the Commission, it has been completely self-sustaining, with revenue for airport operations and maintenance generated from several sources, including:
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