For the Media
Media Contact
Alexa Briehl
ROA Public Information Officer
540-676-7466
alexa.briehl@flyroa.com
Media Access
Public Areas
Members of the media are welcome in public areas, including the ticketing lobby, baggage claim, and the upper level public area prior to security screening. Media are advised that there may be no filming of the actual security screening process without prior approval.
Prior to filming at the airport, taking still photos, or conducting interviews, all media should contact ROA’s Public Information Officer for clearance.
The media shall not block or restrict movement anywhere on the roadways, in front of or inside the terminal. In particular, the concourse entrance and exit should not be obstructed. When conducting interviews, the media must not interfere with airport or airline operations or the movement of travelers.
Secure Areas
Media personnel are advised that the areas inside the perimeter fence and on the concourse are secure areas and no member of the media may enter such areas or remain within the fence line unless continuously escorted by a badged and authorized employee of the Commission. Such access shall be provided only for unusual circumstances and/or events.
In addition, on rare occasions, with advanced notice and approval by the Public Information Officer, media members may be permitted to enter the Concourse sterile area, provided the proper documentation is provided to TSA for review and media personnel submit to a full screening of their person and their equipment. Violations of security area restrictions may subject the violator to criminal and civil penalties.
The TSA Public Relations team can be reached at tsamedia@tsa.dhs.gov.
Emergencies
In the event of a serious incident or emergency, a staging area for media will be established by the Commission. Media will be notified via email, social media, and/or the Commission’s website of the location of the staging area.
No access to any accident site will be provided before the Commission determines that the site is safe, the incident controlled, and all rescue and recovery personnel are clear of the area; other issues may prevent any access to the site. The Commission will provide updates as information becomes available.
Commercial Filming and Photography
Permission to film or photograph will be granted after review of the potential impact on airport passengers, business, and operations, and is subject to the execution of a written agreement. Agreements may include a site fee(s), appropriate levels of insurance coverage, restrictions on days and hours of operation, and other contractual limits and requirements. Drone filming must be approved by the FAA and the Commission. Please contact the Public Information Representative for more details.