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Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Roanoke Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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a kind security guard took pity on my poor self and let me stay upstairs in the main lobby area along with another poor soul. – ramblurr
ROA Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport.
What to Expect
Roanoke Airport (code: ROA) has a small, modern terminal with a single concourse and six gates. There is a restaurant and gift shop on both the airside and landside of the terminal. WiFi is available, and several dedicated charging stations are on the airside. There are no private lounges at this airport.
Sleeping in Roanoke Airport
This airport posts operating hours of 3:30 AM-1:00 AM, but its website notes that “if there are passengers in the airport, we’re open.” That said, we do not have any recent sleep-related airport reviews. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
Read the latest traveller airport reviews for more tips. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Roanoke Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 3:30 AM – 1:00 AM.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Roanoke Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Carla Inn & Suites Roanoke Airport – Budget hotel. Approx. 5 minutes from the terminal.
- MainStay Suites Airport – Mid-range hotel. Approx. 5 minutes from the terminal.
- Comfort Inn Roanoke Airport – Mid-range hotel. Approx. 5 minutes from the terminal.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
Thirsty? Water fountains are available both Landside and Airside.
Food & Drinks
TailWinds is the airport’s primary dining option, with locations both landside and airside. Both open at approximately 4:30 AM and close after the last departing flight. Vending machines are also available.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
Charging stations are available airside near Gates 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Roanoke Airport. Connect to the “FlyROA” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Note: Locations, hours, and rates may change. Information is provided for general reference only.
- Airport Ambassadors – Volunteers in red vests are available to assist passengers. Location: Landside, across from the American ticket counter.
- ATMs / Cash Machines – ATMs are available. Fees may apply. Location: Landside, 2nd floor, near the restaurant entrance.
- Baby Care Facilities – A family restroom is available on the second floor, next to the gift shop.
- Baggage Carts – Baggage carts are available.
- Currency Exchange – Not available.
- Duty-Free & Shopping – No duty-free shops are available. Hudson News operates locations both landside and airside.
- Information Desk – Not available.
- Medical Services – Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located throughout the terminal.
- Pet Relief Area – A pet relief area is available landside. An additional airside area is available for service animals.
- Postal Services – A mailbox is available. Location: Landside, 1st floor, center of the terminal.
- Workstations – Desks are available along the 2nd floor balcony (landside) and at technology bars near the gates (airside). Electrical outlets are nearby.
Bus
The Smart Way commuter bus offers service between downtown Roanoke and Virginia Tech Squires Student Center via Roanoke Airport. The service is not available on Sundays; however, with pre-arrangements, other shuttle services can be used. For more information, visit the Smart Way Bus website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available on-site: Avis • Enterprise • Hertz • National/Alamo. Location: first floor, near the baggage claim.
Hotel Shuttles
See Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are available in the ground transportation area.
Last updated: 2026-03-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.