
Regional airport · Roanoke, United States
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
- Elevation
- 1,175 ft
- Coordinates
- 37°20′N 79°59′W
- Local time
- America/New York
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Field information
KROA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (KROA/ROA) has 2 runways; the longest, 06/24, is 6,800 ft (2,073 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index B. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KROA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/New York
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Roanoke
Elevation
1,175 ft
Position
37.3255, -79.9754
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index B
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · KROA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,800 ft (2,073 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 16/34 | 5,810 ft (1,771 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KROA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (KROA / ROA) in Roanoke, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KROA is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KROA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at KROA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KROA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at KROA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KROA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to KROA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KROA: 37° 19′ 32″ N 79° 58′ 31″ W; elevation 1175 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Roanoke
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Roanoke. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KROA.
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Cargo Operations at KROA
Support for freighter operations into KROA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KROA sits in the network
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Operating into KROA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) — one desk for the whole trip.