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KROA
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport · Roanoke
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,175 ft / 358 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.30 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA), located in Roanoke, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,175 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KROA / ROA
Municipality
Roanoke
Country
Region
US-VA — Virginia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,175 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 6,800 ft / 2,073 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 50° / 230°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 50° / 230°
RWY 06 (50°)
111.10 MHz
IDENT: SZK | CRS: 72°
RWY 24 (230°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 16 / 34
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,810 ft / 1,771 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 148° / 328°
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 148° / 328°
RWY 16 (148°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (328°)
109.70 MHz
IDENT: ROA | CRS: 336°
A/D APP/DEP
118.15 MHz
ATIS ATIS
134.95 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
119.70 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
RDO LEESBURG RDO
122.20 MHz
TWR TWR
118.30 MHz
UNIC UNICOM
122.95 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026