Blacksburg and the New River Valley are served by three airports, including one commercial airport and two private airports.

Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) is the region's primary commercial airport and the closest option for scheduled passenger service. ROA offers nonstop flights to Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, New York City, Philadelphia, Orlando-Sanford, St. Pete/Clearwater, Sarasota-Bradenton, and Washington, D.C., with convenient connections to destinations across the United States.

Travel between Blacksburg and the airport is easy with The Smart Way, a regional bus service connecting the New River Valley to Roanoke. Stops are conveniently located throughout Blacksburg and Roanoke, including at Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport.

For international travel, Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are both within a few hours' drive and offer extensive domestic and international flight options.

Local Airports

Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) is located adjacent to Virginia Tech's Corporate Research Center, just minutes from campus. The airport serves corporate, business, and general aviation travelers and is a convenient option for visitors attending university events and athletic competitions.

New River Valley Airport (PSK), located in Dublin, Virginia, serves general aviation and is home to a U.S. Customs Port of Entry