Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport is excited to kick off the summer travel season. With increases in flight capacity and a higher volume of passengers expected, ROA has gathered its top travel tips to help passengers have a smooth travel experience.
Thursday, May 1, 2025
American Airlines Embraer 175 taxiing at ROA.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Jayme Verish and Kimberly Petersen
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to announce appointments to two new executive positions.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Spring break is just around the corner! Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport wants to help you have a smooth and stress-free travel experience. Follow these tips to make your trip seamless from start to finish.
Check In & Stay Updated
Download your airline’s mobile app to check in up to 24 hours in advance for convenient access to view real-time flight updates, select seats, track checked bags and more.
Friday, February 14, 2025
New Route Expands Allegiant's 19-Year Partnership with Roanoke
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Roanoke, Va. – Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport and the Taubman Museum of Art unveiled a striking new art installation featuring a life-size pop-up book by artist Colette Fu in the airport’s baggage claim area, marking a new chapter for the region to engage visitors with the arts.
Monday, January 27, 2025
Roanoke Blacksburg Regional Airport set a new passenger record in 2024, serving more than 756,000 travelers – a 2.8% increase over the previous record in 2000. This achievement marks a significant recovery and growth trajectory for the airport and the region.
Four airlines (Allegiant, American, Delta and United) provided nonstop service to eight destinations in 2024, including Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago-O’Hare, Philadelphia and
Read more...Friday, December 6, 2024
The key to more jolly air travel this December and January is planning ahead. Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) shares tips for travel planning, packing, and more.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Travel trends are once again predicting one of the busiest holiday travel seasons on record. TSA is projecting to screen over 18 million passengers across the country from Nov. 26 to Dec. 2.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Allegiant 737 Max 8 parked at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in October 2024.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
In compliance with federal regulations, 49 CFR Part 26, the Airport is developing its FY 2025-27 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program goal update.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Sept. 19, 2024, from approximately 10 a.m. to noon at the former Countryside Golf Club. The drill will include fire and injury simulation and multi-agency response.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Routine maintenance and cleaning of the Airport Road tunnel in Roanoke will begin Monday, Aug. 26, and is anticipated to run through Friday, Aug. 30.
Inaugural Southwest Virginia Plane Pull benefitting Special Olympics Virginia to take place Sept. 28
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The first-ever Southwest Virginia Plane Pull will take place on Sept. 28, 2024, at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The event will benefit Special Olympics Virginia.
Teams of 25 will come together to pull an 82-ton FedEx airplane a distance of 12 feet on the Airport's cargo apron.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
TSA is predicting the busiest summer travel season on record. Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offers the following tips to help ensure passengers have a seamless Memorial Day travel experience.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
ROA's Matt Humphreys Named Operator of the Year at 2024 International Aviation Snow Symposium
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
New Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport restroom phones offer real-time emergency assistance
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport recently installed emergency phones in all public restrooms with the aim of connecting victims of human trafficking, assault, or any situation where an individual needs police assistance, with real-time support.
Monday, November 13, 2023
Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offers the following tips to help passengers have a seamless travel experience.
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport's Mike Stewart Named 2023 Virginia Airport Manager of the Year
ROANOKE, Va. (Aug. 15, 2023) – Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Executive Director Mike Stewart was named 2023 Virginia Airport Manager of the Year by the Virginia Department of Aviation.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Registration is now open for the second annual 5K on the ROA Runway on October 14, 2023. This family-friendly run/walk is open to all ages and abilities. Come have fun on the runway!