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Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

Roanoke, United States
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Southwest Virginia's gateway serving the Blue Ridge region.

Opened
1931
Location
Roanoke, United States
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is a public airport located in Roanoke, Virginia, serving the greater Roanoke Valley and New River Valley, including the Virginia Tech community in Blacksburg. It is the busiest commercial airport in western Virginia and provides a critical air link for residents and businesses in the region. The airport is owned and operated by the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission and handles both commercial passenger service and general aviation operations. Its 'Blacksburg' designation was added to reflect its role as the primary commercial airport serving the Virginia Tech and Radford University communities. ROA offers nonstop flights to major hub airports, connecting passengers to domestic and international destinations through airline partner networks. The airport has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with multiple concourses handling all commercial passenger activity.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle and taxi or rideshare services, with rental car facilities available on-site; no direct rail or scheduled bus service connects to downtown Roanoke.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving ROA include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines, providing connections to their respective hub cities.
Notable facts
  • ›The airport added 'Blacksburg' to its name in 2008 to better reflect its regional service area including Virginia Tech.
  • ›It sits at an elevation of approximately 1,176 feet above sea level in the Blue Ridge Mountains region.
  • ›ROA has two runways capable of handling regional jet and narrow-body aircraft.
  • ›The airport is owned and operated by the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, a multi-jurisdictional authority.
  • ›It is the largest commercial service airport in western Virginia by passenger volume.
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Route map (9 destinations)

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Routes

ROA → ATL9E · CRJ
ROA → CLTAA · DH8 DH3
ROA → PHLAA · DH3
ROA → LGAAA · ERD
ROA → ATLAF · CRJ
ROA → ATLDL · 319
ROA → DTWDL · CRJ
ROA → PIEG4 · M80
ROA → SFBG4 · 320
ROA → ATLKL · CRJ
ROA → IADUA · ER4 DH2
ROA → ORDUA · ER4 ERJ
ROA → CLTUS · CRJ
ROA → PHLUS · DH8
ROA → LGAUS · ERD
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City & Place Guide

Blue Ridge mountain charm meets small-city Southern hospitality

Roanoke, Virginia sits in a scenic valley surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, earning it the nickname 'Star City of the South' after the giant illuminated star perched on Mill Mountain. Once a thriving railroad hub, it has reinvented itself as an outdoor recreation destination and arts community with a walkable, revitalized downtown.

The city punches above its weight with a lively farmers market, respected art museum, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visitors find it affordable, uncrowded, and genuinely welcoming, making it an ideal base for exploring southwest Virginia's natural and cultural offerings.

  • •Mill Mountain Star — iconic landmark with panoramic valley views
  • •Taubman Museum of Art — striking Randall Stout building housing regional and American art
  • •Historic Roanoke City Market — one of the oldest continuously operating markets in Virginia
  • •Virginia Museum of Transportation — celebrates Roanoke's railroad heritage with real locomotives
  • •Blue Ridge Parkway — scenic drives and trailheads minutes from downtown
  • •O. Winston Link Museum — hauntingly beautiful photographs documenting the last days of steam railroading

Getting around: Roanoke is primarily a car-dependent city, though Valley Metro operates local bus routes covering most neighborhoods. Rideshares like Uber and Lyft are readily available downtown. The compact downtown and historic market district are easily walkable, and a free trolley runs between key attractions on weekends.

Best time: Visit in mid-September through October for spectacular fall foliage along the Blue Ridge Parkway and comfortable hiking temperatures.

Local food: Try Appalachian comfort staples like pimento cheese, apple butter biscuits, and slow-smoked barbecue, and don't miss the eclectic stalls at Roanoke City Market for locally sourced produce and artisan goods.

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Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Encyclopaedia

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is a regional airport located three miles northwest of downtown Roanoke, Virginia, United States, although still within the independent city's borders. The five-member Roanoke Regional Airport Commission governs it, which includes representatives from the city and county of Roanoke. The airport has two runways and an average of 116 operations a day; it covers 912 acres.

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