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Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

KROA / ROA

Roanoke, US

Last Updated

Nov 3, 06:45 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Alt

Last Updated

06:45Z

☀️ Day

MVFR

Flight Rules

10°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: 5°C

0kt

0°

10 SM

Visibility

2,400 ft

Ceiling

Above Ground Level

30.19

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI KROA 030645Z 00000KT 10SM BKN024 OVC034 10/05 A3019 RMK AO2 T01000050 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 1,175ft

BKN 2,400ft AGL

OVC 3,400ft AGL

☁️

BKN

Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)

2,400ft

AGL (Above Ground)

3,575ft AMSL

☁️

OVC

Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)

3,400ft

AGL (Above Ground)

4,575ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.19 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

29.03 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (1,175 ft)

Pressure Alt

905 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 587 ft

ISA Deviation: -2.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KROA 030619Z 0306/0406 00000KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035 FM031000 00000KT P6SM BKN100 FM031200 32008G16KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120 FM031700 29015G22KT P6SM SKC

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

06:54Z BASE

+0h

VFR

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 3,500ft

10:00Z FM031000

+4h

VFR

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 10,000ft

12:00Z FM031200

+6h

VFR 320° 8kt

Visibility: >6SM

17:00Z FM031700

+11h

VFR 290° 15kt

Visibility: >6SM

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Airport Runway Layout

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ROA

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
06/24	6,800 ft	150 ft	ASPH-G	50°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 50° angle
16/34	5,810 ft	150 ft	ASPH-G	148°	↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 148° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KROA

IATA Code: ROA

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 1,175 ft MSL

Location

City: Roanoke

Country: US

Latitude: 37.325500°

Longitude: -79.975403°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 06/24

Length: 6,800 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASPH-G

ILS: No

Runway 16/34

Length: 5,810 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASPH-G

ILS: No

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About Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA/ROA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Roanoke, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,175 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 16/34) with ASPH-G surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.