Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
KROA, Roanoke, VA
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (6,800 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Roanoke and 40 minutes to Virginia Tech
Roanoke-Blacksburg airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Roanoke
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 10 minutes from downtown Roanoke and 40 minutes from Virginia Tech.
- Main airport
- ROA / KROA
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft
- Longest runway
- 06/24 (6,800 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Roanoke
The airport has a 6,800-foot runway and private terminals.
Roanoke sits in the Blue Ridge, with Smith Mountain Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway nearby.
Roanoke Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Roanoke
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Mountain Weather
Fog and low clouds are common in the valley.
Smith Mountain Lake
The lake is about 45 minutes from the airport.
When Demand Peaks in Roanoke
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Fall
- Foliage and Virginia Tech football.
- Summer
- Smith Mountain Lake season.
Flight Times and Prices to Roanoke
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ROA for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 399 mi | 1 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,155 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 30 min$25,000–$31,000 | 4 hr 15 min$39,000–$60,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 789 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 1,001 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 516 mi | 1 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,028 mi | 2 hr 25 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 20 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 15 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,305 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 45 min$26,500–$33,000 | 4 hr 30 min$41,500–$63,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 1,939 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 5 min$22,500–$28,000 | 3 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Roanoke
Light jets fly from the East Coast and Midwest.
Roanoke Private Jet Questions
How far is Roanoke airport from Virginia Tech?
About 40 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from New York to Roanoke?
About 1 hr 15 min from Teterboro in a light jet.
