Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): Codes, Runways & Location
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (IATA: ROA · ICAO: KROA) is a medium-sized airport serving Roanoke, United States. It lies at 37.3255° N, 79.9754° W, 1175 ft (358 m) above sea level.
Overview of Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Roanoke in United States. It is identified by the IATA code ROA and the ICAO code KROA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2073 m (6800 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1175 ft (358 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) about 40 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,073 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Where is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport located?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is located in Roanoke, United States. Its coordinates are 37.3255° N, 79.9754° W.
What is the airport code for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport has an IATA code of ROA and an ICAO code of KROA.
How long is the runway at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport's longest runway is about 2073 m (6800 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport have?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport a major airport?
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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