Riverside Municipal Airport — Riverside, United States
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Distance & flight time from RAL
Riverside Municipal Airport
RAL denotes Riverside Municipal Airport, a general aviation facility in Riverside, California, in the Inland Empire region east of Los Angeles. Unlike commercial airports, RAL primarily serves private pilots, flight training schools, corporate aircraft, and law enforcement or medical helicopter operations rather than scheduled passenger airlines. The airport has two runways and is city-owned, functioning as an important reliever airport that keeps general aviation traffic away from busier regional airports like Ontario International. Riverside's airport has a long aviation history dating back decades and continues to support flight instruction, given Southern California's favorable year-round flying weather.
Runways at Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5401 ft (1646 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
| 16/34 | 2850 ft (869 m) | 50 ft (15 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | SOCAL APP/DEP | 135.4 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 128.8 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 121 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.7 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 25.54 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 122.05 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 121 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL)
- Ontario International Airport (ONT) — 18.5 km (11.5 mi)
- March Air Reserve Base (RIV) — 18.9 km (11.7 mi)
- San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) — 25.1 km (15.6 mi)
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) — 49.8 km (30.9 mi)
- Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 66.8 km (41.5 mi)
- Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) — 82.1 km (51.0 mi)
- Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) — 82.2 km (51.1 mi)
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — 87.6 km (54.4 mi)
RAL is Riverside Municipal Airport in California — a general aviation field, not a commercial passenger hub. Searchers wanting flights to Riverside should instead check nearby Ontario (ONT) airport.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Riverside Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Riverside Municipal Airport is RAL.
What is the ICAO code for Riverside Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Riverside Municipal Airport is KRAL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.