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THE MORE WE FLY, THE FURTHER WE’LL GO

Fly for the Future is a boarding call for everyone who cares about the economic strength of our region. When you choose to fly from ROA, you’re not just booking a ticket – you’re helping to build a better economy and supporting future air service. This could lead to larger planes, greater competition, and lower fares.

Flying ROA is also an investment in your airport’s infrastructure. Grants and loans for airport improvement projects are based on activity — the greater number of passengers and operations, the greater the funding available. Parking, rents, and concessions are also a source of revenue for future improvements.

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Fly ROA and You Can Help

  • Build a stronger regional economy
  • Support local jobs and development
  • Tell the airlines that our region matters
  • Enhance our region's air service opportunities

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The more you fly ROA, the easier it is to keep and add flights. Flying local not only helps our regional economy, it can save you time, hassle and money. Check out our TruTravel Calculator to see the real cost of flying from anywhere else.

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Flight Cost + (Parking Rate * Trip Days) + (Mileage Rate * Distance to Airport * 2) + (Travel Time Rate * Travel Time * 2) + Other Transportation Costs + (Hotel Rate * Hotel Nights) = Total Cost

Thank you for considering flying Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport. If you have used the TrueTravel Calculator and/or researched fares out of ROA and have decided to fly from another airport based on fare difference, please feel free to let us know in our Better Fare Survey.

THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT.

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Spread the Word

To make it easier for you to show your support, we’ve created a set of ready-to-use digital tools designed for your website and social media channels. Together, we can tell our friends and neighbors, as well as airlines, that we’re ready for more connections and more opportunities.

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JOIN OUR COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF FLYING ROA.

FLY FOR THE FUTURE

The airlines are watching. Give them a reason to add more flights.

Walk the Walk

Show up and show your colleagues your commitment.

AMANDA MARKO, CHAIR, ROANOKE REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION

Using our airport is the surest way to grow our region.

KATIE BOSWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ONWARD NEW RIVER VALLEY

Flying local means our time and money stay locally.

PAUL NESTER, PRESIDENT/CEO, RGC RESOURCES AND ROANOKE GAD COMPANY

Time is money. Roanoke Gas saves both with ROA.

MARY HINTON, PRESIDENT, HOLLINS UNIVERSITY

When you fly ROA, you’re also supporting a large number of employees, their families, and the local economy.

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SIGN UP TO BECOME A PARTNER & RECEIVE UPDATES.

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Thank you for your support of the Fly for the Future campaign. When we commit to ROA as our hub for airline travel, we are supporting our airport and our region. Interested in more information or expanding your partnership? Sign up for updates.