Richmond International Airport (KRIC)
Large airport · Richmond, Virginia, United States
Airport data
| Name | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRIC |
| IATA | RIC |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°30'19" W 77°19'11" 37.50520, -77.31970 |
| Location | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,607 ft (2014 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 16/34 | 9,003 ft (2744 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Richmond International Airport at a glance
Richmond International Airport is a large airport in Richmond, Virginia, United States, known to airline systems as RIC. The field elevation of 167 ft (51 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRIC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 16/34 — offers 9,003 ft (2744 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRIC shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Richmond International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Felker Army Air Field | KFAF | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | KPHF | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Langley Air Force Base | KLFI | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field | KNYG | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) | KNGU | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Richmond International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 167 ft field elevation of Richmond International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Richmond International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Richmond International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Richmond International Airport is KRIC, and its IATA code is RIC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Richmond International Airport above sea level?
Richmond International Airport sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Richmond International Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.5052, -77.3197 — in Richmond, Virginia, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Felker Army Air Field, about 75 km away.
Does KRIC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRIC appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Richmond International Airport?
Richmond International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,003 ft (2744 m) with a ASP surface.