KROA · ROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Roanoke, VirginiaElevation 1,175 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
16/34
RWY 16148°T
Landing length (LDA)5,810 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,810 / 5,810 / 5,810 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34328°T
Landing length (LDA)5,810 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,810 / 5,810 / 5,810 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
06/24
RWY 0650°T
Landing length (LDA)6,800 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,800 / 6,800 / 6,800 ft
ILSLDA/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
RWY 24230°T
Landing length (LDA)6,010 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,800 / 6,800 / 6,800 ft
Displaced threshold790 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is in Roanoke, Virginia. Field elevation 1,175 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerMIKE STEWART
Manager phone540-362-1999
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKROA / ROA
SectionalCINCINNATI
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.3255, -79.9754
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
Traffic pattern alt800 ft MSL
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.15
APP/DEP
A/D
134.95
ATIS
ATIS
119.7
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
122.2
LEESBURG RDO
RDO
118.3
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PCR VALUE: 530/F/B/X/T
›TKOF AND LNDG PER & RWY COND ASSESSMENT MATRIX NOT MNTD 0000 - 0530 HRS DLY.
›ENGINEERED MATERIALS ARRESTING SYSTEM (EMAS) 433 FT IN LENGTH BY 178 FT IN WIDTH LCTD AT DER 34.
›TWY T CLSD TO ACFT WITH WINGSPAN GREATER THAN 118 FT.
›BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
›TSNT PILOTS CTC FBO UNICOM FOR ACFT PARKING AND ESCORT.
›DEP RWY 34 & ARR RWY 16 NA AT NIGHT OR DURING IFR COND DUE TO TRRN.
›PCR VALUE: 484/F/A/X/T
›PAPI UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS R OF CNTRLN DUE TO TRRN.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›FOR OPR CONCERNS - ATCT 540-563-1307.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -12C.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KROA have a METAR?
Yes. KROA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KROA have a TAF?
When KROA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KROA?
KROA sits at 1,175 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KROA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.