Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Roanoke, United States. Its IATA code is ROA and its ICAO code is KROA. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,175 ft (358 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 6,800 ft (2,073 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- ROA
- ICAO code
- KROA
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft (358 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.3255, -79.9754
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,800 ft · 2,073 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16/34 | 5,810 ft · 1,771 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LYH Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | Lynchburg, United States | 69 km · 43 mi |
| LWB Greenbrier Valley Airport | Lewisburg, United States | 70 km · 43 mi |
| BKW Raleigh County Memorial Airport | Beaver, United States | 114 km · 71 mi |
| GSO Piedmont Triad International Airport | Greensboro, United States | 136 km · 85 mi |
| SHD Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | Weyers Cave, United States | 141 km · 88 mi |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | Charlottesville, United States | 162 km · 101 mi |
| CRW Yeager Airport | Charleston, United States | 184 km · 114 mi |
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Raleigh/Durham, United States | 193 km · 120 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from ROA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 575 | 357 | 310 | View route |
| JFK New York | 650 | 404 | 351 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,718 | 1,689 | 1,467 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,470 | 2,156 | 1,874 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,186 | 3,844 | 3,340 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,483 | 4,028 | 3,500 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,834 | 4,247 | 3,690 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,612 | 4,730 | 4,110 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,671 | 5,388 | 4,682 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,933 | 6,794 | 5,904 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,244 | 6,987 | 6,071 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,637 | 7,231 | 6,284 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,309 | 7,649 | 6,646 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,273 | 8,247 | 7,167 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,433 | 9,590 | 8,333 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,695 | 9,753 | 8,475 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 118.150 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.950 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 119.700 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| RDO | LEESBURG RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.300 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is ROA and its ICAO code is KROA.
Where is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport located?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is in Roanoke, Virginia, United States, at 37.3255, -79.9754.
What time zone is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 6,800 ft (2,073 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH), about 69 km (43 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.