Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport

KROA / ROA

Roanoke, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 02:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:54Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
21°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
4kt
110°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.22
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KROA 160254Z 11004KT 10SM FEW120 21/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02110133 51011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,175ft
FEW 12,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
12,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,175ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.22 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
29.06 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,175 ft)
Pressure Alt
875 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 1,877 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF KROA 152330Z 1600/1624 09004KT P6SM OVC090 FM161400 01006KT P6SM OVC060 FM161700 36009G18KT P6SM -RA SCT022 OVC050
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:31Z BASE
+0h
VFR 90° 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 9,000ft
14:00Z FM161400
+11h
VFR 10° 6kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ROA
06
24
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
06/24 6,800 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 50°
↑ 2.0kt ↔ 3.5kt
60° angle
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
5,810 ft 150 ft ASPH-G 148°
↑ 2.6kt ↔ 3.1kt
50° 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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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

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.