NORFOLK'S HAMPTON ROADS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TIME TO RENAME IT AGAIN.(FRONT)(Editorial)

The Virginian Pilot | January 9, 1997 | Copyright

Virginia Beach Del. Leo C. Wardrup Jr. has requested state legislation that would change the name of Norfolk International Airport to ``Hampton Roads International Airport.'' No doubt he isn't the only resident who wonders why the busiest airport in Hampton Roads doesn't promote the region in its name. We believe it should.

History explains the present name, as does Norfolk's fame. Responding to Norfolk's request, the General Assembly granted the city permission in the 1940s to create an airport authority. Norfolk City Council set up the authority, which is ...

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