Dinwiddie Airport & Industrial Authority

About the Authority

Dinwiddie Airport is administered by the Dinwiddie Airport and Industrial Authority, (DAIA). This authority is enabled by the Virginia General Assembly and is empowered to perform all actions necessary to operate the airfield.

The authority itself is made up by seven members. Four members are appointed from Dinwiddie County, one from Petersburg and two are at large. All are approved by the Dinwiddie County Board of Supervisors.

  • Authority Makeup / Size: Seven members
    • 5 – Dinwiddie County
    • 2 – At large 
  • Meeting Schedule
    • Dinwiddie County Airport
    • First Wednesday of the month
    • 6:00 pm
  • Term: Three years
  • Paid: No

Current Membership

Member Name District Term Expiration
Newton, Burl 1 January 31, 2027
Moore, Mark 2 December 31, 2027
Zitta, Franklin 3 January 31, 2027
Ragsdale, Tyler 4 January 31, 2029
Newman, Norma 5 January 31, 2027

At Large
Taylor, Richard At Large February 25, 2029