Garfield County Regional Airport — Rifle, United States
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Distance & flight time from RIL
Garfield County Regional Airport
Garfield County Regional Airport serves Rifle, Colorado, and the surrounding Western Slope region, an area shaped by energy extraction, particularly natural gas development in the Piceance Basin. RIL supports general aviation, charter flights, and business aviation tied to the energy industry, along with limited scheduled commercial service historically operated under regional airline agreements. The airport also serves as an alternative to the busier resort airports at Aspen and Eagle County for travelers heading to nearby recreational areas along the Colorado River corridor. RIL's runway and facilities are sized to accommodate business jets frequently used by companies operating in the region's oil and gas sector.
Runways at Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.275 MHz |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 134.5 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL)
- Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) — 70.5 km (43.8 mi)
- Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) — 81.1 km (50.4 mi)
- Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) — 82.1 km (51.0 mi)
- Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) — 113.9 km (70.8 mi)
- Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) — 114.7 km (71.3 mi)
- Gunnison Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) — 129.8 km (80.7 mi)
- Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) — 175.6 km (109.1 mi)
- Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) — 182.6 km (113.5 mi)
RIL is Garfield County Regional Airport serving Rifle, Colorado, tied to the Western Slope energy industry. Searchers often want general aviation and charter info, or its use as an alternative to Aspen and Eagle airports.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Garfield County Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Garfield County Regional Airport is RIL.
What is the ICAO code for Garfield County Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Garfield County Regional Airport is KRIL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.