Garfield County Regional Airport
Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)
About 13h 4m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Garfield County Regional Airport
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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Live weather
KRILNOTAMs
KRILReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 / 26 | 7,000 ft / 2,134 m | 100 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (3)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 135.275 MHz |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 134.500 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Services & operations
From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site
Instrument procedures & charts
Instrument approaches (4)
Departure procedures (SIDs) (2)
Obstacle departure procedures (1)
Arrivals (STARs) (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 13 of 18 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIFLE CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Garfield County Regional Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Garfield County Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Garfield County Regional Airport is KRIL, and its IATA code is RIL.
Where is Garfield County Regional Airport located?
Garfield County Regional Airport is medium airport located in Rifle, United States, at an elevation of 5,548 ft (1,691 m).
How many runways does Garfield County Regional Airport have?
Garfield County Regional Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,000 ft / 2,134 m.
What time zone is Garfield County Regional Airport in?
Garfield County Regional Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Garfield County Regional Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Garfield County Regional Airport is approximately 8.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Garfield County Regional Airport?
The nearest airport to Garfield County Regional Airport is West Divide Airport (2CD4), about 7.5 nm to the se, followed by Force Ranch Airport and Dry Pen Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Garfield County Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.