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62-425: The museum's work includes the preservation and restoration of the aircraft, and it also conducts live demonstrations of the aircraft in the form of twice-yearly airshows . The collection includes both a reference library as well as artifacts and materials to illustrate the historic context of the aircraft in the collection. The Museum was founded by Gerald "Jerry" Yagen in 2005, and the museum's hangars were opened to

124-598: A Nieuport 11 , a Nieuport 17 , a Nieuport 24 , a Sopwith Pup , a Sopwith Camel , a Sopwith 1½ Strutter , and a deHavilland D.H.2 . Both the Morane Saulnier AI and the Sopwith 1½ Strutter have arrived at the museum. Associated with the museum is an aircraft restoration and maintenance organization, called The Fighter Factory , which started in 1996 to restore the collection's first aircraft (the P-40E ). It

186-417: A business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and other services are promoted to potential customers. Many air shows are held in support of local, national or military charities. Military air firms often organise air shows at military airfields as a public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the profile of the military. Air "seasons" vary around

248-445: A family was $ 47,342. Males had a median income of $ 35,852 versus $ 23,777 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,836. About 10.8% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over. As of 2005, the city's median income jumped to $ 60,484. A number of government-related, contractor high-tech jobs had developed with new businesses in

310-632: A few stalls on the ground. Air displays can be held during day or night with the latter becoming increasingly popular. Air shows often, but do not always, take place over airfields; some have been held over the grounds of stately homes or castles and over the sea at coastal resorts. The first public international airshow, at which many types of aircraft were displayed and flown, was the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne , held Aug. 22–29, 1909 in Reims . This had been preceded by what may have been

372-518: A large loss of life, such as the 1988 Ramstein air show disaster (70 deaths) in Germany and the 2002 Sknyliv air show disaster (77 deaths) in Ukraine . Because of these accidents, the various aviation authorities around the world have set rules and guidance for those running and participating in air displays. For example, after the breakup of an aircraft at 1952 Farnborough air show (31 deaths),

434-482: A large range of speeds. Manoeuvres include aileron rolls, barrel rolls, hesitation rolls, Cuban-8s, tight turns, high-alpha flight, a high-speed pass, double Immelmans, and touch-and-gos. Tactical demos may include simulated bomb drops, sometimes with pyrotechnics on the ground for effect. Aircraft with special characteristics that give them unique capabilities will often display those in their demos; For example, Russian fighters with thrust vectoring may be used to perform

496-521: A major peanut processing center and railroad and highway transportation hub. It hosts a diverse combination of industrial, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and hospitality businesses, as well as active farming. In 2002, the new Louise Obici Memorial Hospital was completed and dedicated. It was acquired in 2005 by the Sentara Health System . Planters' Peanuts has been a major employer, now owned by Kraft Foods . Each fall since 1977,

558-416: A restored authentic pre-WWII Luftwaffe metal hangar, and a set of three identical storage hangars painted to resemble British World War II hangars. The Luftwaffe hangar was built in 1934 at Cottbus Air Base . The museum purchased the hangar in 2004 after the base was closed during the reunification of Germany . It was dismantled and shipped to Virginia Beach and construction started in 2010 and finished in

620-444: A solution for it". However, the announced sale of the museum and aircraft was premature. Ultimately, several aircraft were sold, but the museum was able to remain in operation. Since the sales in 2013, additional aircraft (including a projected replacement de Havilland Dragon Rapide ) have been acquired and are under restoration to fly. In October 2024, Yagen donated his 70 aircraft, 130 acres (0.53 km) and $ 30 million dollars to

682-511: A state of emergency and directed state agencies to assist the recovery and cleanup efforts. Police officers and firefighters from across Hampton Roads were sent to Suffolk to help in a quarantine and cleanup of the damaged areas. On May 1, the state estimated property damages at $ 20 million. Video of the tornado. Suffolk Public Schools, the local public school system, operates 12 elementary schools , four middle schools , three high schools , and one alternative school. Nansemond-Suffolk Academy

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744-585: A variety of other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking, radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter rescues and sky diving . Specialist aerobatic aircraft have powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable of very high roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops. Larger airshows can be headlined by military jet demonstration teams, such as

806-995: Is EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , with approximately 10,000 aircraft participating annually. The biggest military airshow in the world is the Royal International Air Tattoo , at RAF Fairford in England . On the other hand, FIDAE in II Air Brigade of the FACH , next to the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago , Chile , is the largest aerospace fair in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere . Some airshows are held as

868-897: Is WHRO-TV 15. Suffolk residents also can receive independent stations, such as WSKY broadcasting on channel 4 from the Outer Banks of North Carolina and WGBS-LD broadcasting on channel 11 from Hampton . Suffolk is served by Charter Communications. The City of Suffolk Media & Community Relations Department operates Municipal Channel 8 on the local Charter Cable television system. Programming includes television coverage of many City activities and events, including live Government-access television (GATV) broadcasts of all regular City Council meetings, and special features including "On The Scene", "Suffolk Seniorcize", and "Suffolk Business Today". DirecTV and Dish Network are also popular as an alternative to cable television in Suffolk. Suffolk

930-667: Is Isle of Wight County, where a county facility called Nike Park includes a bike trail approximately 2 1 ⁄ 2 miles in a loop. Suffolk was initially a port at the head of navigation of the Nansemond River . The Nansemond flows into the James River near its mouth and the ice-free harbor of Hampton Roads . The two railroads completed through Suffolk before the American Civil War were later joined by four more. These were eventually consolidated during

992-752: Is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit established to promote international relationships as directed by Suffolk City Council through its appointed Suffolk Sister Cities Commission. Its membership is open to all who are interested in fostering the goals of the organization. SSCI and its international youth association, SIYA, have won national awards for Youth and Education and for the Best Overall Program for cities with populations less than 100,000. Suffolk's boundaries include many rural areas and towns, as well central Suffolk itself. For historic districts throughout Suffolk, see National Register of Historic Places listings in Suffolk, Virginia . The climate in this area

1054-833: Is a private college preparatory school located on Pruden Blvd. Paul D. Camp Community College has a campus in Suffolk. Suffolk's early growth depended on its waterfront location, with access to the waterways for power and transportation. Subsequent transportation infrastructure upgraded its connections with other markets. These continue to be major factors in the 21st century. The Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge includes dozens of miles of trails accessible via White Marsh Road at Washington Ditch and other entry sites. Additional bike trails can be found at Lone Star Lakes City Park off Godwin Blvd. This city park provides over 4 miles (6.4 km) of rock trails. There are many rural roads with light traffic available for road riding. Adjacent to Suffolk

1116-509: Is a public event where aircraft are exhibited . They often include aerobatics demonstrations, without they are called "static air shows" with aircraft parked on the ground. The largest air show measured by number of exhibitors and size of exhibit space is Le Bourget , followed by Farnborough , with the Dubai Airshow and Singapore Airshow both claiming third place. The largest air show or fly-in by number of participating aircraft

1178-400: Is a whole raft of legislation concerning health & safety, in particular corporate manslaughter , which can involve the event organiser being charged with a criminal offence if any of the insurances and risk assessments are not fully completed well in advance of the event. Rules govern the distance from the crowds that aircraft must fly. These vary according to the rating of the pilot/crew,

1240-703: Is an independent city in Virginia , United States. As of 2020, the population was 94,324. It is the 10th-most populous city in Virginia , the largest city in Virginia by boundary land area as well as the 14th-largest in the country . Suffolk is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. This also includes the independent cities of Chesapeake , Hampton , Newport News , Norfolk , Portsmouth , and Virginia Beach , and smaller cities, counties, and towns of Hampton Roads. With miles of waterfront property on

1302-410: Is called 'The Lighthouse'. Raytheon won a DoD contract to manufacture 'Miniature Air-Launched Decoy Jammers'(MALD-J), which it has been producing with Cobham Composite Products: 202 vehicles for a price of $ 81 million. The U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM) facility, near the intersection of US 17 and Interstate 664, has resulted in a growth in defense contracting and high-tech jobs since 1999. Through

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1364-613: Is customary among Virginia's independent cities . Since the Byrd Road Act of 1932 created Virginia's Secondary Roads System, the state maintains the roads in most counties and towns. An exception was made by the General Assembly when the former Nansemond County became an independent city and consolidated Suffolk in the 1970s. The state maintained the primary and secondary routes in Suffolk until July 1, 2006. The Monitor–Merrimac Memorial Bridge–Tunnel connects Suffolk to

1426-455: Is divided politically into seven boroughs , one corresponding to the former city of Suffolk and one corresponding to each of the six magisterial districts of the former Nansemond County . The boroughs are Chuckatuck , Cypress, Holy Neck, Nansemond , Sleepy Hole, Suffolk, and Whaleyville . In 1981, the county of Suffolk in England became Suffolk's first sister city as a result of

1488-597: Is served by a variety of radio stations on the AM and FM dials, with towers located around the Hampton Roads area. Suffolk is also served by several television stations. The Hampton Roads designated market area (DMA) is the 42nd largest in the U.S. with 712,790 homes (0.64% of the total U.S.). The major network television affiliates are WTKR-TV 3 ( CBS ), WAVY 10 ( NBC ), WVEC-TV 13 ( ABC ), WGNT 27 ( CW ), WTVZ 33 ( MyNetworkTV ), WVBT 43 ( FOX ), and WPXV 49 ( ION Television ). The Public Broadcasting Service station

1550-451: Is the only such original control tower in the US. The complex also includes a large orange and white checked water tower, which is visible from a considerable distance and provides a useful landmark for both ground and air travelers. There is a dinosaur park at the entrance to the museum, which is free and open to the public. Some of the aircraft obtained in an un-restored state are handled at

1612-715: The Kings Highway Bridge (circa 1928) across the Nansemond River on State Route 125 . VDOT closed it in 2005 for safety reasons. About 3,300 motorists a day used the bridge that connected Chuckatuck and Driver . The closure forced detours of as much as 19 miles (31 km). The cost of a new bridge for the King's Highway crossing is estimated at $ 48 million, far more than could be recovered through collection of tolls at that location. In 2007, VDOT announced that it would contract for demolition and removal of

1674-478: The Nansemond and James rivers, present-day Suffolk was formed in 1974 after consolidating with Nansemond County and the towns of Holland and Whaleyville . The current mayor (as of 2021) is Mike Duman. Prior to colonization , the region was inhabited by the indigenous Nansemond people . The settlement of Suffolk was established in 1742 by Virginian colonists as a port town on the Nansemond River . It

1736-595: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 429 square miles (1,110 km ), of which 400 square miles (1,000 km ) is land and 29 square miles (75 km ) (6.7%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by land area and second largest by total area. Part of the Great Dismal Swamp is located in Suffolk. As of the census of 2010, there were 84,585 people, 23,283 households, and 17,718 families residing in

1798-545: The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation . Suffolk is served by U.S. Highways 17 , 13 , 58 , 258 , and 460 . Interstate 664 , part of the Hampton Roads Beltway , crosses through the northeastern edge of the city. State Route 10 is also a major highway in the area. In 2006, Suffolk assumed control of its road system from the Virginia Department of Transportation , which

1860-527: The cobra maneuver or the Kulbit , while VTOL aircraft such as the Harrier may display such vertical capabilities or perform complex maneuvers with them. Some military air shows also feature demonstrations of aircraft ordnance in airstrikes and close air support , using either blanks or live munitions . Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred, sometimes with

1922-789: The "off-season" does not mean a period of inactivity; pilots and performers use this time for maintenance and practice. The type of displays seen at shows are constrained by a number of factors, including the weather and visibility. Most aviation authorities now publish rules and guidance on minimum display heights and criteria for differing conditions. In addition to the weather, pilots and organizers must also consider local airspace restrictions. Most exhibitors will plan "full", "rolling" and "flat" display for varying weather and airspace conditions. The types of shows vary greatly. Some are large scale military events with large flying displays and ground exhibitions while others held at small local airstrips can often feature just one or two hours of flying with just

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1984-459: The City of Suffolk hosts Suffolk Festivals Incorporated's annual Peanut Fest. Other large employers in the City of Suffolk include Unilever , Lipton Tea , Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group , Wal-Mart , Target , QVC , and two major modeling and simulation companies, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon . Lockheed Martin built its "Center for Innovation" around a lighthouse in Suffolk, for which the campus

2046-707: The Hampton Roads economy in general and (more specifically), on the future of related businesses located in the Harborview section of Suffolk. In August 2011 JFCOM was disestablished. But many critical JFCOM functions, such as joint training, joint exercises, and joint development were retained in the buildings vacated by JFCOM, under the auspices of the Joint Staff J7 Directorate, referred to as either "Pentagon South" or "Joint and Coalition Warfighting". By summer 2013, city officials expected

2108-619: The Naval Network Warfare Command, NNWC Global Network Operations Center Detachment, Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command and Navy Cyber Forces to occupy buildings vacated by JFCOM. These commands have been considered a boon to north Suffolk, bringing an estimated 1,000 additional employees, counting military, civilians and contractors, with an estimated annual payroll of $ 88.9 million. The buildup in these defense functions resulted in Suffolk's median income increasing markedly in this period. Suffolk's daily newspapers are

2170-494: The Suffolk 2026 Comprehensive Plan, the city plans to bypass the crossroads community of Whaleyville in southwestern Suffolk City. US 13 (along with NC Highway 11 ) is a strategic highway corridor in North Carolina toward Greenville . The City of Suffolk operates Suffolk Transit , which provides local bus service. Two connections to Hampton Roads Transit buses are also available. In modern times, Suffolk remains

2232-690: The United States Navy Blue Angels , United States Air Force Thunderbirds , Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds , Royal Air Force Red Arrows , and Swiss Air Force Patrouille Suisse , among many others. Solo military demos, also known as tactical demos, feature one aircraft. The demonstration focuses on the capabilities of modern military aircraft . The display will usually demonstrate the aircraft's very short (and often very loud) rolls, fast speeds, slow approach speeds, as well as their ability to quickly make tight turns, to climb quickly, and their ability to be precisely controlled at

2294-419: The average family size was 3.09. The age distribution was 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 87.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 41,115, and the median income for

2356-834: The bridge. According to newspaper accounts, this was the first time in VDOT's history that it did not plan for a replacement facility. Virginia is reviewing proposals under a public-private partnership for a major realignment and upgrade of U.S. 460 from Suffolk west to Interstate 295 near Petersburg . In 1995, the Virginia General Assembly passed the Public-Private Transportation Act, allowing private entities to propose innovative solutions for designing, constructing, financing, and operating transportation improvements. The new roadway would be funded through collection of tolls . As part of

2418-539: The city's northern corridor, bringing in wealthier residents. Suffolk ranked a close second in median income to its neighbor Chesapeake in South Hampton Roads. The city was hit by an EF3 tornado which produced a large swath of extensive damage through the city and nearby communities during the late afternoon of April 28, 2008. After 4:00 PM EDT on April 28, a tornado touched down multiple times, causing damage and leaving more than 200 injured in Suffolk.

2480-425: The city. The population density was 159.2 inhabitants per square mile (61.5/km ). There were 24,704 housing units at an average density of 61.8 per square mile (23.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 50.1% White , 42.7% Black or African American , 0.3% Native American , 1.6% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 0.8% from other races , and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.9% of

2542-675: The county seat of Nansemond County in 1750. Early in its history, Suffolk became a land transportation gateway to the areas east of it in South Hampton Roads . Before the American Civil War , both the Portsmouth and Roanoke Railroad and the Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad were built through Suffolk, early predecessors of 21st-century Class 1 railroads operated by CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern , respectively. Other railroads and later major highways followed after

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2604-511: The fall of 2012 at the Museum where it now houses the Museum's Luftwaffe aircraft. The Museum's airfield control tower is an ex-8th AAF World War II tower from RAF Goxhill . The two-story brick and concrete structure was completely disassembled from its original site in the UK and shipped to Virginia. Reassembly was completed in 2018. In the UK, some similar towers are now historically protected; this

2666-583: The first ever gathering of enthusiasts, June 28 – July 19 of the same year at the airfield at La Brayelle , near Douai . Before World War II , air shows were associated with long-distance air races, often lasting many days and covering thousands of miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series of aerial demos of short duration. Most air shows feature warbirds , aerobatics, and demonstrations of modern military aircraft, and many air shows offer

2728-426: The following decade, JFCOM employed a growing number of defense contractors until it reached over 3,000. By September 2010, US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates recommended to decommission JFCOM, as a matter of reallocating and rebalancing the U.S. Department of Defense budget, to better address changing needs and fiscal demands. The announcement led to speculation about the effects the loss of JFCOM would have on

2790-687: The ground. To gain such authorisations, the pilots will have to demonstrate to an examiner that they can perform to those limits without endangering themselves, ground crew or spectators. Despite display rules and guidances, accidents have continued to happen. However, air show accidents are rare and where there is proper supervision air shows have impressive safety records. Each year, organizations such as International Council of Air Shows and European Airshow Council meet and discuss various subjects including air show safety where accidents are discussed and lessons learned. Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk ( locally / ˈ s ʌ f ʊ k / SUF -uuk )

2852-501: The independent city of Newport News on the Virginia Peninsula from South Hampton Roads . It is part of the Hampton Roads Beltway , a circumferential interstate highway that links the seven largest cities of Hampton Roads . Completed in 1992, it provided a third major vehicle crossing of the Hampton Roads harbor area and cost $ 400 million to build. The city and VDOT have had disputes over ownership and responsibility for

2914-587: The local Suffolk News-Herald , the Virginian-Pilot from Norfolk and the Daily Press of Newport News. Other papers include the New Journal and Guide , and Inside Business . Coastal Virginia Magazine serves as a bi-monthly regional magazine for Suffolk and the Hampton Roads area. Hampton Roads Times serves as an online magazine for all the Hampton Roads cities and counties. Suffolk

2976-567: The modern merger era of North American railroads which began around 1960. Suffolk was served by several passenger lines, concluding with Amtrak's Mountaineer , which ended in 1977. At least two former passenger stations are still standing, the Seaboard Coast Line station, now the Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, and the Norfolk and Western Railway station at 100 Hollady Street. The N&W station

3038-554: The museum's related repair facility, the Fighter Factory (below); others are restored elsewhere by contractors with specialized capabilities, including: The museum is also connected to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, which is currently building a small fleet of various World War I replicas, as an exercise for the students, to add to the museum's collection. The current batch includes a Morane Saulnier AI ,

3100-571: The museum. The museum is housed at its own small private grass airfield , the Virginia Beach Airport , in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach, Virginia . The complex includes two display hangars (one on each side of the main museum building) in one group of buildings, and in another group, a replica World War I-era wooden hangar, a maintenance hangar (entirely new, but an exact replica of a 1937 Works Progress Administration design),

3162-590: The path of the storm passed north and west of the downtown area, striking near Sentara Obici Hospital and in the unincorporated town of Driver . The storm seriously damaged more than 120 homes and 12 businesses. The subdivisions of Burnett's Mill and Hillpoint Farms were severely damaged, as were several older historic structures in Driver. Near Driver, the large radio and television broadcast towers, which were located in an antenna farm serving most of Hampton Roads, were spared serious damage. Governor Tim Kaine declared

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3224-538: The personal interest in the Sister Cities concept by Virginia's Governor, Mills E. Godwin. A native of the city, Governor Godwin believed that Sister Cities would benefit the community culturally and educationally. Suffolk's second sister city relationship with Oderzo, Italy, began in 1995 because of one man, Amedeo Obici. Mr. Obici was a native of Oderzo and the founder of Planters Nut and Chocolate Company in Suffolk. Suffolk Sister Cities International, Inc. (SSCI)

3286-409: The population. There were 23,283 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and

3348-506: The public in 2008. He had been collecting and restoring warbirds since the mid-1990s, starting with a Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk . In June 2013, Yagen announced that the museum and its collection would be sold due to financial difficulties. An article in The Virginian-Pilot reported that Yagen had said, "I'm subsidizing it heavily every year, and my business no longer allows me to do that financially, and therefore I don't have

3410-469: The separation between display and spectators was increased. Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures. In the United Kingdom, local authorities will first need to approve any application for an event to which the public is admitted. The first priority must be to arrange insurance cover and details can be obtained from local authorities. An added complication

3472-569: The surrounding areas became a major agricultural industry for Suffolk. Notably, Planters' Peanuts was established in Suffolk beginning in 1912. Suffolk was the 'birthplace' of Mr. Peanut , the mascot of Planters' Peanuts. For many years, the call-letters of local AM radio station WLPM stood for W orld's L argest P eanut M arket. (WLPM's license was cancelled in 1996 ) Suffolk is located at 36°44′29″N 76°36′36″W  /  36.741347°N 76.609881°W  / 36.741347; -76.609881 (36.741347, −76.609881). According to

3534-491: The type of aircraft and the way the aircraft is being flown. For instance, slower, lighter aircraft are usually allowed closer and lower to the crowd than larger, faster types. Also, a fighter jet flying straight and level will be able to do so closer to the crowd and lower than if it were performing a roll or a loop. Pilots can get authorizations for differing types of displays (e.g., limbo flying, basic aerobatics to unlimited aerobatics) and to differing minimum base heights above

3596-503: The war. Suffolk became an incorporated town in 1808. Suffolk became a stop on the Atlantic and Danville Railway in 1890. In 1910, it incorporated as a city and separated from Nansemond County. However, it remained the seat of Nansemond County until 1972, when its former county became the independent city of Nansemond . In 1974, the independent cities of Suffolk and Nansemond merged under Suffolk's name and charter. Peanuts grown in

3658-528: The world. The United States enjoys a long season that generally runs from March to November, covering the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Other countries often have much shorter seasons. In Japan air shows are generally events held at Japan Air Self-Defense Force bases regularly throughout the year. The European season usually starts in late April or Early May and is usually over by mid October. The Middle East , Australia , and New Zealand hold their events between January and March. However, for many acts,

3720-728: Was originally located at Norfolk Airport , and later moved to premises at the Suffolk Municipal Airport in Suffolk, Virginia . It currently operates two facilities: one in Suffolk and a new facility (in the purpose-built hangar) at the museum. The museum offers guests the opportunity to fly in either the Waco YMF-5 or the Stearman N2S-3 . Both of the aircraft are open cockpit biplanes. Air show An air show (or airshow , air fair , air tattoo )

3782-414: Was originally named Constant's Warehouse (for John Constant, one of the first founders of the settlement) before being renamed after Royal Governor of Virginia Sir William Gooch 's home county of the same name in England. During the colonial era , Virginian colonists in the region cultivated tobacco with enslaved labor as a cash crop , before transitioning to mixed farming . Suffolk was designated as

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3844-734: Was used by Amtrak (as "Holiday Street" ) until 1977 when the Mountaineer was replaced by a bus connection to the Hilltopper . Currently, Amtrak's Northeast Regional between Norfolk and Petersburg passes by the N&;W station without stopping. Today, Suffolk is served by three freight railroads. It is located on a potential branch line for the Southeast High Speed Rail Corridor between Petersburg, Virginia and South Hampton Roads , being studied by

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