Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA) sits 3 miles northwest of Roanoke, Virginia, in the Roanoke Valley. The two runways (6,802 ft, 5,810 ft) handle every current business jet. Field elevation 1,176 ft, no density-altitude concerns. Roanoke is southwestern Virginia's corporate hub — the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, 45 min west), Wintergreen Resort. Ground time to downtown Roanoke is 10 minutes; Virginia Tech is 45.
Frequently asked questions about Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
What is KROA airport?+
KROA is the ICAO code for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (IATA ROA), located in Roanoke, VA.
What does ROA stand for?+
ROA is the IATA code for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ICAO KROA) in Roanoke, VA.
Where is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?+
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is located in Roanoke, VA.
Does Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?+
The longest runway at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport measures 6,800 ft (2,073 m).
What is the elevation of Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?+
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport sits at 1,175 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in?+
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport operates on America/New_York.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 1 departing and 2 arriving private-jet empty legs at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.