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Garfield County Regional Airport

Rifle, United States

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Garfield County Regional Airport

Rifle, United States
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Western Colorado's gateway serving the Roaring Fork Valley.

Location
Rifle, United States
Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL/KRIL) is a public-use airport located in Rifle, Colorado, serving Garfield County and the broader Roaring Fork Valley region. Situated at an elevation of approximately 5,548 feet above sea level, it accommodates general aviation traffic as well as limited commercial service. The airport has historically supported the energy industry in the region, given Garfield County's significant oil and gas activity. It provides an alternative access point to the Aspen/Glenwood Springs corridor for travelers and industry personnel alike. While smaller than nearby Eagle County Regional Airport, RIL plays an important role in regional connectivity, offering instrument approaches and facilities suitable for corporate and charter aircraft operations.
Terminals
The airport features a modest single terminal building primarily oriented toward general aviation and limited commercial passenger handling.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation to Rifle and surrounding communities including Glenwood Springs is available via rental cars and private shuttle services.
Airlines here
The airport has seen limited scheduled commercial service historically, with no major airlines currently maintaining regular routes as of recent records.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 5,548 feet MSL affects aircraft performance on takeoff and landing.
  • ›Serves as a key access point for Garfield County's active oil and gas industry.
  • ›Located roughly 60 miles west of Aspen, Colorado.
  • ›The airport has a runway length suitable for mid-size corporate and charter jets.
  • ›Garfield County owns and operates the airport.
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Rifle Garfield County Airport is a county-owned public-use airport in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. It is located three nautical miles (6 km) east of the central business district of Rifle, Colorado. According to the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2009–2013, it is categorized as a general aviation facility.

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