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Vernal Regional Airport

Vernal, United States

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Vernal Regional Airport

Vernal, United States

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5278 ft

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Gateway to Utah's Uinta Basin and dinosaur country.

Location

Vernal, United States

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL/KVEL) is a public-use airport serving Vernal, Utah, and the surrounding Uinta Basin region. It sits at an elevation of approximately 5,278 feet above sea level and handles both commercial and general aviation traffic. The airport has historically supported the energy industry, which is a major economic driver in the Uinta Basin, including oil and natural gas operations. It also serves travelers visiting Dinosaur National Monument and other recreational destinations in the region. Vernal Regional is owned and operated by Uintah County and has seen periodic commercial service expansions and contractions over the years depending on regional demand and carrier availability.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building suited to its low-volume regional passenger operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport options from the airport to downtown Vernal and surrounding areas are limited, with rental cars being the primary option for travelers.

Airlines here

SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has provided scheduled commercial service connecting Vernal to Denver International Airport.

Notable facts

›Located at approximately 5,278 feet elevation in the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah.
›Serves as a key access point for Dinosaur National Monument, a major regional attraction.
›The local economy is heavily tied to oil and natural gas extraction, driving business aviation demand.
›Owned and operated by Uintah County.
›Commercial service has historically been provided under the Essential Air Service (EAS) program.

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Airlines serving this airport

Delta Air Lines

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VEL → SLCDL · EM2

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Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia1 routes

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Vernal Regional Airport is a mile southeast of Vernal, in Uintah County, Utah. It is owned by the city and county and sees one airline, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.

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