Vernal Regional Airport — Vernal, United States
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Distance & flight time from VEL
Vernal Regional Airport
Vernal Regional Airport serves the city of Vernal in northeastern Utah, a gateway to Dinosaur National Monument and the Uinta Basin's energy industry. VEL supports general aviation, charter flights, and business travel connected to regional oil and gas extraction, one of the area's dominant economic drivers. The airport also facilitates tourism to nearby paleontological sites, where extensive dinosaur fossil beds have earned the region international scientific attention. Surrounded by high desert terrain and the Uinta Mountains, Vernal offers outdoor recreation opportunities alongside its energy sector activity, and VEL provides an important transportation link for this otherwise isolated corner of Utah.
Runways at Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 7000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.175 MHz |
| RDO | CEDAR CITY RDO | 122.35 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.7 MHz |
Airports near Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
- Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) — 134.1 km (83.3 mi)
- Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field (EVW) — 158.5 km (98.5 mi)
- Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) — 168.1 km (104.5 mi)
- Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) — 182.6 km (113.5 mi)
- Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) — 188.1 km (116.9 mi)
- Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) — 189.0 km (117.4 mi)
- Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) — 194.1 km (120.6 mi)
- Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) — 212.0 km (131.7 mi)
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) serves northeastern Utah's Uinta Basin, supporting the energy industry and tourism to Dinosaur National Monument's renowned fossil beds.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport is VEL.
What is the ICAO code for Vernal Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Vernal Regional Airport is KVEL. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.