Flying in Roanoke, VA
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Roanoke — the nearest is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (KROA), about 4 miles out. Daylight runs from about 14h 34m of daylight at midsummer down to about 9h 26m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Roanoke
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
New River Valley Airport
Blue Ridge Airport
Ingalls Field
Greenbrier Valley Airport
Rockingham County NC Shiloh Airport
Danville Regional Airport
Twin County Airport
Mount Airy Surry County Airport
Mercer County Airport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:43–19:17 | 14h 34m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:03–17:57 | 11h 54m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:17–16:43 | 9h 26m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20.4°C / 69°F | 7.3°C / 45°F | 17 km/h | 29% |
| Summer | 31°C / 88°F | 18.5°C / 65°F | 14 km/h | 34% |
| Autumn | 20.8°C / 69°F | 9°C / 48°F | 14 km/h | 23% |
| Winter | 10.2°C / 50°F | -0.3°C / 31°F | 15 km/h | 31% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Roanoke, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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