Blacksburg is a little over 2,000 feet above sea level which

isn't as extreme as some other places (i.e. Flagstaff, AZ is approximately 7,000 feet). Something else that might be worth considering is I remember from geology class that Blacksburg is located on a plateau (of sorts). Also, the surrounding mountains could play into it at some level. At least it could determine what direction the runway needs to be positioned, how much "clear space" the various sizes of planes need for approach and takeoff.

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Posted: 04/14/2016 at 4:30PM

VT facilities master plan -- Mercury 04/11/2016 8:27PM

I found the airport expansion intriguing. -- VTHokie2000 04/11/2016 9:01PM

I've had the same thought. -- hardcorpshokie 04/13/2016 1:09PM

Airport did not meet faa standard for distance and clearance -- Mercury 04/12/2016 04:48AM

Factors impacting runway length -- vtjonboy 04/14/2016 2:51PM

Blacksburg is a little over 2,000 feet above sea level which -- VTHokie2000 04/14/2016 4:30PM

I wasn't assuming that Roanoke wouldn't stop being the -- VTHokie2000 04/12/2016 2:06PM

"Cask skated" -- Calamitous 04/12/2016 1:18PM

John Wayne Airport in Californis is 5,700 foot long. and all the -- UTPr0sim 04/11/2016 10:59PM

Ever flown into Princess Juliana Airport at St Marten? -- Atlee Hokie 04/15/2016 05:38AM

Re: John Wayne Airport in Californis is 5,700 foot long. and all the -- hokies05 04/12/2016 9:17PM

Avoid John Wayne at all cost. They overbook and depart with about 30 empty -- maddogbob 04/12/2016 7:01PM

SNA is one of the best and easiest airports in the USA. LAX is awful. ** -- CrystalCoveHokie 04/13/2016 10:01AM

Prefer Ontario. ** -- maddogbob 04/13/2016 5:23PM

I flew out of the LBC once. Really nice little airport. ** -- reestuart 04/14/2016 08:00AM

Totally different experience. Never had a problem. -- seekoHoG 04/12/2016 10:07PM

John Wayne has to deal with a local noise ordinance. As a result, -- maddogbob 04/12/2016 11:20PM

I fly on 100% full flights all the time out of JWA. ** -- CrystalCoveHokie 04/13/2016 10:03AM

Could have changed since I flew. I believe planes are a bit quieter. -- maddogbob 04/13/2016 5:22PM

I think the runway expansion is going to be 5,500 ft.. -- Old Line Hokie 04/12/2016 12:40AM

Add arresting gear and Naval Aviators, and we would be good with... -- EDGEMAN 04/12/2016 08:43AM

All the pilots will have names like Vector, Goose, Iceman and Maverick ** -- Calamitous 04/12/2016 6:27PM

Thanks for posting -- ahokie4u 04/11/2016 8:56PM

Love the theater seating planned for Cassell. ** -- DMaroonHokie 04/11/2016 8:43PM

End result seems cool but it will look awful until all seats are replaced -- Red Hokie 04/11/2016 9:24PM

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