TSA officers stopped a man from bringing his loaded 9mm handgun onto a flight on the first day of the new year in Lynchburg.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped an Arkansas man from bringing a loaded handgun onto a flight at Lynchburg Regional Airport.

A new statue at the Lynchburg Regional Airport was unveiled this weekend to honor an influential founding member of the National Airmen’s Association.

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers stopped an Alabama man from bringing a loaded handgun onto a flight at Lynchburg Regional Airport.

Departures only head to Charlotte, but they could add a new destination in the future.

Airports in Virginia will receive nearly $400 million over the next five years from President Biden’s infrastructure bill.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Virginia State Police need your help to find the person responsible for shooting a drone as it flew over the Lynchburg Regional Airport. The drone was hit several times on Oct. 6, 2020, according to police, as it was surveying and identifying potential hazards to aircraft, a safety measure for passengers and crew members, according to aviation officials. The drone was following FAA standards. “There’re many standards that are basically used to protect surroundings of an airport for safety, for keeping what’s called ‘approach surfaces’ clear,” explained Vernon Carter, the manager of security and facilities for the Virginia Department of Aviation. If you know anything, call police at 434-946-7101.

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Local airports now have plexiglass shields designed to keep you safe before you fly. The TSA just installed the acrylic shields at Lynchburg Regional Airport. Lynchburg airport officials told 10 News the protectors add another layer of safety. All of these work together to help keep the traveling public safe,” said Cedric Simon, assistant director of the Lynchburg Regional Airport. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport also installed the shields.

ROANOKE, Va. – If you have plans to fly out of Roanoke, you’ll want to make sure they’re still happening. That’s the advice the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is giving travelers as airlines are canceling flights out of the Star City because of significant decreases in passenger traffic. American, Delta and United are often canceling flights either the day before, or the day of flights, according to airport representatives. At the Lynchburg Regional Airport, officials said they used to have seven daily flights scheduled to and from Charlotte with American Airlines. Now, there are only three or four daily flights.

A Danville woman was stopped after a loaded handgun was found in her carry on at Lynchburg Regional Airport on Tuesday, according to TSA officials. Officials say a TSA agent found a .38 caliber handgun loaded with five bullets in her bag as it entered the checkpoint X-ray machine. TSA officials then contacted local police who took the gun and detained the woman for questioning before issuing her a summons. She reportedly told officials that she forgot she had her loaded gun with her.

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. - Authorities are asking for help identifying a man shown on surveillance footage stealing luggage. A red dufflel bag and two black suitcases were stolen Friday at 3:30 p.m. from the Lynchburg Regional Airport, according to the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. Authorities also say the man was seen leaving the airport in a red Ford Econoline van. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Investigator Stuart Herndon at 434-332-9514 or call Central Virginia Crime Stoppers at 1-888-798-5900. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

LYNCHBURG, Va. - Frequent flyers at the Lynchburg Regional Airport couldn't help but notice the new signs at the airport. I'll be darned," said airport passenger," Mike Brown said. 10 News ran into Bedford County Sheriff Mike Brown and his wife Janet who flew back from Utah on Wednesday. There's no doubt Lynchburg Regional Airport has struggled to gain passengers' since losing some airlines in the last few years. "We were only capturing about 27% or so of our local passengers potential and people are flying to other airports.

CAMPBELL COUNTY (WSLS 10) - Stop 17 on the Virginia Proud Weather took Jeff Haniewich to the Lynchburg Regional Airport ahead of the Lynchburg Regional Airshow this weekend. Jeff had the opportunity to ride in an L-39 Albatros on Friday. That's one of the jets that will be flying in the show. On Monday, the tour will be in the Bland and Wythe County line to the Big Walker Lookout and County Store.