ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
All runways are now open.
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12 p.m.: All ROA runways and taxiways are now open and operational. 11:26 a.m.: ROA Public Safety and Operations teams,...
Posted by Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport on Friday, July 21, 2023
ORIGINAL STORY
One runway remains closed at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport after an incident involving a private plane.
Authorities say it happened shortly after 10 a.m. and report that no one was seriously hurt.
ROA Public Safety and Operations teams, State Police, and City of Roanoke safety units are currently at the scene.
We’re told runway 6-24 is closed at this time.
The incident remains under investigation.
We’ve reached out to State Police to learn more.
Stay with us as this breaking news story develops