Airport and Area Agencies Practice Emergency Response
Roanoke, Virginia – On Saturday morning, September 19, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission will be conducting a live Emergency Response drill that will include fire simulation, injury simulation, and multi-agency response.
“Commercial airports
Read more...The newest location of McAlister’s Deli®, a leading fast casual chain, has opened at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport. The restaurant chain in the airport is operated by Air Host/Verona, LLC, a subsidiary of Air Host, Inc., which has managed restaurants and news and gift shops in airports since 1970.
The opening of McAlister’s prior to security screening and on the concourse after security
Read more...The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission has named H. Odell “Fuzzy” Minnix, Chairman of the Commission for the 2015-2016 term, effective July 21, 2015.
Mr. Minnix, a County of Roanoke appointee, served on the airport Commission from 1992 to 1994 and has currently been on the Commission since 2006. He has worked in the aviation field for many years, including service in the United States Air Force, air traffic
Read more...This Saturday night into Sunday morning the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport’s commercial carriers may experience delays due to maintenance work that must be completed at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport Air Traffic Control (ATCT).Due to storms over the past month, repair on this critical equipment must take place.The equipment affected is called a transfer switch.This equipment automatically transfers the ATCT to a
Read more...The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is proud to announce the recent completion of the Federal Aviation Administration’s annual airfield safety inspection at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The FAA’s airport certification and safety inspector found zero violations at ROA and commended airport staff for effective day-to-day operations.
"Safety and security at Roanoke-
Read more...Maintenance and cleaning of the tunnel on Airport Road continues into a second phase this Sunday evening, June 14, 2015. The southbound tunnel (which heads towards Williamson Road) lane will be blocked off and the northbound lane (which heads toward Peters Creek Road) will be routed to accommodate two-way traffic for approximately 30 days. This is the second phase of the tunnel maintenance and cleaning project.
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ROANOKE, Va. (April 29, 2015) – The tunnel on Airport Road will be undergoing routine maintenance and cleaning beginning Sunday May 3, 2015. The northbound tunnel (which heads towards Peters Creek Road) lane will be blocked off and the southbound lane (which heads toward Williamson Road) will be routed to accommodate two-way traffic for approximately 30 days; after completion of the northbound side
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Roanoke, Virginia (September 30, 2014) - In response to customer demand Delta Airlines has announced, effective November 1, the airline will enhance its service between Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via aircraft upgrades that will enable the airline to accommodate up to 320 passengers daily. Currently Delta operates one 126-seat Airbus 319 and
Redesign improves site navigation making information clear and easy to find
Roanoke, Va. (September 5, 2014) – Roanoke‐Blacksburg Regional Airport announces the redesign of its website www.flyroa.com and launch of a new homepage flight tracking service which makes monitoring arrivals, departures and routes easier and more efficient for travelers.
The ADA‐compliant website has
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ROANOKE, Va. (September 3, 2014) – The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is pleased to announce the selection of Timothy T. Bradshaw, A.A.E., as the new Executive
H. Odell “Fuzzy”Minnix appointed to vice-chair
ROANOKE, Va. (July 28, 2014) – The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission has named W. William “Bill” Gust, Chairman of the Commission for the 2014-2015 term, effective July 22, 2014.
Read more...Airport Commission chair, Cynthia Lawrence, announced that Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport Executive Director Jacqueline Shuck has informed the members of the Airport Commission of her desire to retire at the end of 2014.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that Ernest C. McLeod, Jr., has joined its staff as Director of Finance. Mr. McLeod will be responsible for accounting, financial planning and analysis, and budgeting for the Commission and all Airport operations.
American Airlines began operating a daily non-stop flight to New York’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA) today. The inaugural flight took off at 6:30 p.m. and arrived in New York at 8:05 p.m. The return flight leaves La Guardia at 4:30 p.m. and arrives in Roanoke at 6:05 p.m. daily. There are 44 passenger seats available on the regional jet that is flying
Read more...The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that Kari Dabrowski has joined the staff as Director of Operations and Maintenance for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. In this role, Dabrowski is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing and directing the Custodial, Facilities, and Operations division for the Commission.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that Diana Lewis has joined the staff as Director of Planning and Engineering for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission announces that American Airlines will offer non-stop daily service to New York City’s La Guardia airport from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport effective April 1, 2014. The decision comes on the heels of a recent announcement by Delta Airlines to discontinue this service in February, resulting in immediate outreach to American by airport officials to ensure that passengers in the Roanoke-Blacksburg
Read more...Beginning in 2014, Roanoke's airport will be known as Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The new name reflects the growth and breadth of this region of the Commonwealth of Virginia which is served by the airport. The new name builds on the fact that Roanoke and the area in and around Blacksburg are adjacent to one another and filled with opportunities for business as well as destinations for leisure travelers.
Thanksgiving marks the busiest time of year at the Roanoke Regional Airport. Passenger traffic is expected to be the greatest on Friday, November 22 and Sunday December 1.