Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is the main gateway to downtown Roanoke, Blacksburg and the Blue Ridge region of Southwest Virginia. Compare transfer options to Roanoke, Salem, Virginia Tech and nearby destinations, and plan your journey with ease.
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About Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is the main airport serving Roanoke, Blacksburg and the wider Southwest Virginia and New River Valley region. Located about three miles northwest of downtown Roanoke, it provides regional and connecting domestic service through four airlines.
The airport operates from a single two-level terminal, constructed in 1989 and updated in 2013, with airline ticket counters, baggage claim and rental car counters on the ground level and the security checkpoint and seven gates on the upper level. Its compact layout means passengers can typically move from the curb to the gate quickly.
ROA is connected to the region by Interstate 581, and ground transportation includes taxis, rideshare, rental cars, Valley Metro bus service to downtown Roanoke and Smart Way bus links to Salem and Blacksburg, including Virginia Tech.
With dining, shopping, free Wi-Fi, charging stations and onward travel options, the airport serves as a convenient gateway for business travelers, students and visitors exploring the Blue Ridge region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport operates one main passenger terminal with two levels and seven gates. The ground level houses airline ticket counters and baggage claim, while the upper level contains the security checkpoint and departure gates; the airport primarily handles domestic flights operated by American, Delta, United and Allegiant.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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