2/ 4 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“I thank the airport for the use of the crew car.”
Thomas Bowen5★ on Google
Airports / Virginia / BCB
Small airport · BCB
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport.
Blacksburg, Virginia · 2,132 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
24 ratings
0
Operators based
2,132
Elevation ft
Blacksburg, VirginiaELEV 2,132 FTSmall airport
4.5
Google rating
24
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,132
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to ROA
Field standing
#18 / 36
Virginia airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 24 Google ratings , ranked against 36 rated VA fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (KBCB / BCB) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 2,132 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BCB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA, 22 nm), Mercer County Airport (BLF, 39 nm), and Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 39 nm). With a single 5,501-foot paved runway, BCB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from BCB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Blacksburg.
1 FBO serves KBCB. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0800-1900 daily (7 days); unattended New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, major holidays
- Unicom 123.05
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 4 reviews
Easy in & out
“The convenience is unmatched flying to BCB to get to Virginia Tech.”
Kevin Heaslip5★ on Google
2/ 4 reviews
Staff & service
“Very friendly line crew.”
Thomas Bowen5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBCB
IATA
BCB
FAA / Local
BCB
Elevation
2,132 ft
Coordinates
37.2076° N · 80.4078° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs VA fields
state range 10–3,793 ft
At 2,132 ft, BCB sits higher than 91% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,501 ft
- 13/315,501 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,501 ft
BCB's 5,501 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmROARoanoke–Blacksburg Regional AirportRoanoke
- 39nmBLFMercer County AirportBluefield
- 39nmLWBGreenbrier Valley AirportLewisburg
- 49nmBKWRaleigh County Memorial AirportBeaver
- 58nmLYHLynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn FieldLynchburg
- 64nmDANDanville Regional AirportDanville
Location
Open the full mapKBCB · Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport · Blacksburg, VA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BCB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC (IAD) | 174 nm | 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 309 nm | 1h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 368 nm | 1h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 450 nm | 1h 27m |
| Boston (BED) | 525 nm | 1h 37m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 632 nm | 1h 52m |
| Miami (MIA) | 685 nm | 2h 0m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 848 nm | 2h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BCB?
- Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport's longest paved runway is 5,501 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BCB?
- Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport?
- One FBO serves BCB: Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BCB?
- The closest alternate is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), about 22 nm away, followed by Mercer County Airport (BLF) at 39 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BCB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 7m (309 nm), New York about 1h 15m (368 nm), Chicago about 1h 27m (450 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.