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.
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ROA shares tips for smoother holiday travel
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Allegiant expands ROA Florida service with new non-stop route to Sarasota Bradenton
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Allegiant 737 Max 8 parked at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in October 2024.
Nov. 19, 2024 - Today Allegiant
Read more...Oct. 22: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise webinar
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.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is soliciting input and feedback from representatives of minority and women-owned businesses to assist the Airport in the establishment of its DBE goals. We invite you to participate in a webinar
Read more...Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to conduct simulated aircraft incident exercise on Sept. 19
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.
During the exercise, the public may observe emergency and Airport vehicles near Countryside Park and media vehicles in front of the Roanoke-
Read more...Aug. 26-30: Airport Road tunnel scheduled maintenance
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.
Maintenance activities will occur from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and one lane will be closed. One lane will remain open to traffic
Read more...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.
Read more...Tips for Memorial Day Air Travel from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
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.
- Plan ahead where you will park. With the parking lot
ROA’s Matt Humphreys Named Operator of the Year at 2024 International Aviation Snow Symposium
Thursday, May 2, 2024
ROA's Matt Humphreys Named Operator of the Year at 2024 International Aviation Snow Symposium
Matt Humphreys, equipment mechanic at the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, was recently named Operator of the Year for Small Airports at the 2024
Read more...New Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport restroom phones offer real-time emergency assistance
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.
“Ensuring the safety, security, and well-being
Read more...Travel tips for spring break travelers from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offers the following tips to help ensure passengers have a seamless spring break travel experience.
- Download your airline’s mobile app to check in up to 24 hours ahead of time, get the most up-to-date flight status, select seats, track checked bags, and more.
- Start packing a
Holiday Travel Tips from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
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.
- Start packing a bag that is already empty. Unzip every compartment and know what’s in your carry-on before arriving at the airport to avoid delays at the checkpoint. Have a question about what you can bring
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport's Mike Stewart Named 2023 Virginia Airport Manager of the Year
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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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.
The
Read more...Registration open for 5K on the ROA Runway on Oct. 14
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!
Hosted by the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission, the 5K on the ROA Runway will raise funds for the Carilion Cancer
Read more...Updates: Aircraft incident - July 21, 2023
Friday, July 21, 2023
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Updates: Aircraft incident - July 21, 2023
Contact:
Alexa Briehl
540-676-7466
Alexa.Briehl@flyroa.com
On July 21, 2023, shortly after 10 a.m., an incident involving a single non-commercial airplane aircraft was reported. Please
Read more...Roanoke Regional Airport Commission approves Master Plan submission to FAA
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Seeking Additional Input on 20-Year Master Plan
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Seeking Additional Input on 20-Year Master Plan
Contact:
Alexa Briehl
540-676-7466
Alexa.Briehl@flyroa.com
ROANOKE, Va. (June 2023) – Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is
Read more...TSA prepared for summer travel season at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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TSA prepared for summer travel season at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for summer travel in and out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
Read more...Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Welcomes New Commission Member Amanda Marko
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Welcomes New Commission Member Amanda Marko
ROANOKE, Va. (May 2, 2023) – The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to announce the addition of Amanda Marko. She is an appointee of the City of Roanoke and was confirmed by City Council to a four-year initial term effective March 10,
Read more...ROA to Conduct Live Burn Emergency Training Exercise on May 2-4
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
What:
- The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Public Safety Office would like to advise the media that it will conduct aircraft rescue and firefighting live burn training May 2-4 at the airport. The training will not affect flights arriving or departing from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The live burn training will be conducted using an aircraft rescue training simulator. Media are invited to attend the training in
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Seeking Input on 20-Year Master Plan
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Seeking Input on 20-Year Master Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Alexa Briehl
(540) 676-7466
Alexa.Briehl@flyroa.com
The community is encouraged to share their voice as the airport charts a course for the future.
ROANOKE, Va. (April 2023) – Roanoke-
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