Medium airport · Roanoke, United States
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. Its IATA code is ROA. Its ICAO code is KROA. It has 2 runways, longest 6,800 ft (ASPH-G). Elevation 1,175 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Roanoke, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | ROA |
| ICAO code | KROA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,800 ft (ASPH-G) |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 37.3255° N, 79.9754° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is known for
It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
History
It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. The terminal building was completed in 1989; the control tower was completed in 2005.
Official website: http://www.flyroa.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Roanoke River State Trail · United States · 14.4 miles away
- Booker T. Washington National Monument · United States · 18.1 miles away
- Appalachian National Scenic Trail · United States · 22.4 miles away
- Appalachian Trail · United States · 22.4 miles away
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park · United States · 26.3 miles away
- Moncove Lake State Park · United States · 29.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility.
What is the airport code for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport — its IATA code is ROA and its ICAO code is KROA.
Where is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport located?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport serves Roanoke, United States. Its coordinates are 37.3255° N, 79.9754° W.
What is the history of Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
It is included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025, in which it is categorized as a non-hub primary commercial service facility. The terminal building was completed in 1989; the control tower was completed in 2005.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3854
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke%E2%80%93Blacksburg_Regional_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.