Garfield County Regional Airport (KRIL)
Medium airport · Rifle, Colorado, United States
Airport data
| Name | Garfield County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRIL |
| IATA | RIL |
| Elevation | 5,548 ft (1691 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°31'35" W 107°43'37" 39.52630, -107.72700 |
| Location | Rifle, Colorado, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Garfield County Regional Airport at a glance
Garfield County Regional Airport is a medium airport in Rifle, Colorado, United States, known to airline systems as RIL. The field elevation of 5,548 ft (1691 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRIL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRIL 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 Garfield County Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle County Regional Airport | KEGE | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) | KASE | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Grand Junction Regional Airport | KGJT | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Montrose Regional Airport | KMTJ | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Yampa Valley Airport | KHDN | 115 km (62 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Garfield County Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,548 ft field elevation of Garfield County Regional 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 Garfield County Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Garfield County Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Garfield County Regional Airport is KRIL, and its IATA code is RIL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Garfield County Regional Airport above sea level?
Garfield County Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 5,548 feet (1691 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Garfield County Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.5263, -107.7270 — in Rifle, Colorado, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eagle County Regional Airport, about 71 km away.
Does KRIL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRIL 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 Garfield County Regional Airport?
Garfield County Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.