March Air Reserve Base (KRIV)
Medium airport · Riverside, California, United States
Airport data
| Name | March Air Reserve Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRIV |
| IATA | RIV |
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°52'51" W 117°15'32" 33.88070, -117.25900 |
| Location | Riverside, California, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 13,302 ft (4054 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
March Air Reserve Base at a glance
March Air Reserve Base is a medium airport in Riverside, California, United States, known to airline systems as RIV. The field elevation of 1,536 ft (468 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRIV 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, 14/32, offers 13,302 ft (4054 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRIV 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 March Air Reserve Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Municipal Airport | KRAL | 19 km (10 NM) |
| San Bernardino International Airport | KSBD | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Ontario International Airport | KONT | 37 km (20 NM) |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | KSNA | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport | KNFG | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for March Air Reserve Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,536 ft field elevation of March Air Reserve Base 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 March Air Reserve Base
What is the ICAO code of March Air Reserve Base?
The ICAO identifier of March Air Reserve Base is KRIV, and its IATA code is RIV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is March Air Reserve Base above sea level?
March Air Reserve Base sits at an elevation of 1,536 feet (468 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is March Air Reserve Base located?
The airport lies at 33.8807, -117.2590 — in Riverside, California, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Riverside Municipal Airport, about 19 km away.
Does KRIV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRIV 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 March Air Reserve Base?
March Air Reserve Base has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 13,302 ft (4054 m) with a CON surface.