Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Inflight Event / Encounter CFTT / CFIT
Flight Crew FLC complied w / Automation / Advisory
Airport; Environment - Non Weather Related
Descending into ROA for a visual approach to Runway 34; the GPWS provided an aural warning of terrain. To accommodate ATC and terrain to the south of the airport we remained high initially; but began a descent once cleared for the visual approach. The use of electronic means of glideslope for the ILS to 34 were used to back up the visual approach. About 7 DME the GPWS advised the terrain and the flight crew adjusted its flight path.
Air carrier flight crew experienced a GPWS warning in visual conditions while executing a steep visual approach to the airport. Nearby high terrain was a factor.