KROA 37.33N 79.98W · ELEV 1,175 FT

Airports / Virginia / ROA

Medium airport · ROA

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport.

Roanoke, Virginia · 1,175 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.

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4.2/5

Google rating

1,323 ratings

Operators based

1,175

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Roanoke, VirginiaELEV 1,175 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.2

Google rating

1,323

Google reviews

ratings on Google

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

1,175

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Nearest alternate

nm to LYH

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

37 nm

To the nearest alternate

Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), 2 fields within 50 nm.

Overview

Field brief

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, listed as KROA / ROA, is a mid-sized airport in Roanoke, Virginia. The field lies at an elevation of 1,175 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

ROA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 37 nm), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 38 nm), and Danville Regional Airport (DAN, 55 nm). ROA offers 2 runways, the longest 6,800-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

Quotes for flights out of ROA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Woodrum Field. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ROA, or browse verified operators serving the area.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

Signature Flight Support Roanoke
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Located in the Blue Ridge Valley, Roanoke has a lively downtown community with a focus on the arts and museums. The newly renovated Signature Roanoke provides a great view of the blue ridge mountains. Hiking and cycling are very common in this picturesque town.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.57
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

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What fliers highlight.

From the stored review texts

5/ 5 reviews

Terminal & facilities

“It's still a busy airport and lots of cars parked in the parking lot so I think a lot of people fly in/out of there.”

Lana Roberts5★ on Google

4/ 5 reviews

Easy in & out

“The staff here are consistently friendly and helpful, which makes for a smooth check-in and security experience.”

Two Rivers Explorer5★ on Google

3/ 5 reviews

Staff & service

“Everyone is super nice and helpful.”

Lana Roberts5★ on Google

Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.

Field capability

Charts on SkyVector

Field data

ICAO

KROA

IATA

ROA

FAA / Local

ROA

Elevation

1,175 ft

Coordinates

37.3255° N · 79.9754° W

Airspace

C · Charlie

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs VA fields

state range 10–3,793 ft

At 1,175 ft, ROA sits higher than 84% of the 56 Virginia fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 6,800 ft

06/24
6,800 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
16/34
5,810 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 6,800 ft

ROA's 6,800 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

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

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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KROA · Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · Roanoke, VA

Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from ROA 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)	154 nm	45m
Nashville (BNA)	330 nm	1h 10m
New York (TEB)	347 nm	1h 12m
Chicago (ORD)	461 nm	1h 28m
Boston (BED)	505 nm	1h 34m
Palm Beach (PBI)	639 nm	1h 53m
Miami (MIA)	693 nm	2h 1m
Dallas (DAL)	870 nm	2h 25m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use ROA?: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,800 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 ROA?: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,800 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Which FBOs are at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?: One FBO serves ROA: Signature Flight Support Roanoke. 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 ROA?: The closest alternate is Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), about 37 nm away, followed by Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB) at 38 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from ROA to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 10m (330 nm), New York about 1h 12m (347 nm), Chicago about 1h 28m (461 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.