March Air Reserve Base — Riverside, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereMarch Air Reserve Base in Riverside uses the IATA code RIV, with KRIV as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from RIV
March Air Reserve Base
March Air Reserve Base, identified by the code RIV, is a United States Air Force installation located near Riverside and Moreno Valley, California, and is not a civilian commercial airport. RIV supports Air Force Reserve Command operations, primarily air mobility and refueling missions using aircraft such as the KC-135 Stratotanker, and it hosts Reserve and Air National Guard units. The base has a long military history dating back to World War I-era use and has served various roles through subsequent decades of U.S. Air Force restructuring, transitioning from an active-duty base to a Reserve installation in the 1990s. RIV also periodically supports air show events and shares some infrastructure functions with the surrounding Inland Empire region, but public passenger access is not part of its normal operations.
Runways at March Air Reserve Base (RIV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 13302 ft (4054 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for March Air Reserve Base (RIV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 119.25 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.75 MHz |
| GCCD | GND/CLNC DEL | 121.75 MHz |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 29.37 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 23.98 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 31.1 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 37.22 MHz |
| RDO | RIVERSIDE RDO | 113.4 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 127.65 MHz |
Airports near March Air Reserve Base (RIV)
- Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) — 18.9 km (11.7 mi)
- San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) — 24.1 km (15.0 mi)
- Ontario International Airport (ONT) — 37.1 km (23.1 mi)
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) — 60.9 km (37.8 mi)
- Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) — 69.7 km (43.3 mi)
- Oceanside Municipal Airport (OCN) — 74.2 km (46.1 mi)
- Long Beach International Airport (LGB) — 82.6 km (51.3 mi)
- McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) — 83.7 km (52.0 mi)
RIV is March Air Reserve Base near Riverside, California, a military installation, not a commercial airport. Searchers should note RIV has no scheduled passenger flights; it primarily supports Air Force Reserve air mobility operations.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for March Air Reserve Base?
The IATA code for March Air Reserve Base is RIV.
What is the ICAO code for March Air Reserve Base?
The ICAO code for March Air Reserve Base is KRIV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.