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.
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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Allegiant 737 Max 8 parked at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in October 2024.
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Read more...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...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-
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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...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...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.
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
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...Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offers the following tips to help ensure passengers have a seamless spring break travel experience.
Ahead of the busy holiday travel season, Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport offers the following tips to help passengers have a seamless travel experience.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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