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Roanoke Airport (ROA) and Getting to Smith Mountain Lake
This guide covers Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA), using its Where We Fly page and ground transportation page, both checked on October 18, 2026. Airline routes change and some are seasonal, so treat these lists as a starting point and confirm on the airline’s site before you book.
Quick answer
ROA lists four airlines and nine cities. Rental car agencies are in a facility attached to the terminal by a walkway. The airport does not give a drive time to Smith Mountain Lake, so plan that leg with your map app. BnB Search is a rental directory, so nothing here is ranked or rated.
Where ROA flies
The airport lists Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, New York LaGuardia, Orlando Sanford, Philadelphia, St. Pete/Clearwater and Washington Dulles, on Allegiant, American, Delta and United. It notes many flights are run by the airlines’ regional affiliates.
Getting from the airport
- Rental cars: Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National, Alamo, Hertz and Dollar, in the rental car facility attached by a walkway.
- Uber and Lyft: pickup is in the second lane in front of the terminal, marked by signs.
- Taxis and car services: the airport lists regional providers as a courtesy, including Executive Town Car and Limousine Service and Prestige Limousine Service.
Tips
- Airport details were checked on October 18, 2026. Check the airport and airline pages the week you fly.
- Ask your host about parking for a boat trailer or extra cars before you book.
- Plan to drive from the airport; the pages we read do not list transit to the lake.
FAQ
What airport do you fly into for Smith Mountain Lake?
This guide covers Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport (ROA). We did not compare distances.
Which airlines fly to Roanoke?
Allegiant, American, Delta and United, according to the airport.
Where do Uber and Lyft pick up at ROA?
In the second lane in front of the terminal, marked by signs.