Why go
- Independent city in the United States.
- Served by Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
History
Roanoke is an independent city in Virginia, United States. It lies in Southwest Virginia along the Roanoke River, within the Blue Ridge range of the greater Appalachian Mountains. Roanoke is about 50 miles (80 km) north of the Virginia–North Carolina border and 250 miles (400 km) southwest of Washington, D.C., along Interstate 81. At the 2020 census, Roanoke's population was 100,011, making it the most populous city in Virginia west of the state capital, Richmond. It is the primary population center of the Roanoke metropolitan area, which had a population of 315,251 in 2020.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-300, DH8, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte, New York*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERD, DH8) · 3 routes: Charlotte, New York*, Philadelphia*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320, MD-80) · 2 routes: Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Atlanta, Detroit*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ-145, ERJ, Dash 8-200) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Washington*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Pinnacle Airlines 9E (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ROA has direct flights to 9 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Roanoke, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.