Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code

ROA

ICAO Code

KROA

Airport Type

Medium Airport

Class

Unknown

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is a regional airport serving Roanoke and the New River Valley area in Virginia. It has a single passenger terminal handling scheduled commercial and general aviation flights rather than serving as a major airline hub. The terminal is compact with landside drop‑off/parking and short walk distances to gates.

Getting to and From Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport #

Main access is by car, taxi, rental car or prearranged shuttle; travel to downtown Roanoke is typically under 20 minutes depending on traffic.

Rail/metro: None.
Buses: Regional transit serves Roanoke; check schedules for connections to the airport area.
Taxis: Available at the terminal; fares vary by destination.
Ride‑share: Services like Uber or Lyft commonly operate in the area.
Driving: Short drive to downtown Roanoke; on‑site parking is available.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport #

The terminal offers basic passenger amenities: check‑in, restrooms, seating, a café or snack bar and rental car desks. There are no major international lounges but some airline or pay‑per‑use options may exist-check before travel. Wi‑Fi is typically available; charging points are present but limited. Accessibility services are provided on request.

Hotels and Layovers at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport #

Nearby hotels: Several hotels are located within a short drive of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport; search major booking sites or chain websites (e.g. hilton.com, marriott.com) to find properties offering airport shuttles.

For long layovers, some hotels offer day‑rooms - contact properties directly to confirm availability.

Tips for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport #

Expect peak traffic during events. Roanoke can see higher passenger volumes around university and regional events - allow extra time for parking and security then.
Off‑airport hotels often provide shuttles. Check hotel shuttle availability when booking if you prefer not to drive.
Watch for rental car surges. Rental demand can spike; reserve a vehicle in advance if needed.

Weather & Climate near Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport #

Climate

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1036 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 28 Good

Best Time to Visit

JuneAugustJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-20°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-4° – 7°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-3° – 10°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

1° – 15°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

6° – 20°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 25°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

100 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.5h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

18° – 31°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

101 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

99 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 26°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

7° – 21°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.1h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

2° – 15°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-2° – 10°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.5h daylight

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