Richmond International Airport (RIC): Codes, Runways & Location
Richmond International Airport (IATA: RIC · ICAO: KRIC) is a large airport serving Richmond, United States. It lies at 37.5052° N, 77.3197° W, 167 ft (51 m) above sea level.
Overview of Richmond International Airport
Richmond International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Richmond in United States. It is identified by the IATA code RIC and the ICAO code KRIC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Richmond International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 167 ft (51 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) about 39 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,744 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond International Airport
Where is Richmond International Airport located?
Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond, United States. Its coordinates are 37.5052° N, 77.3197° W.
What is the airport code for Richmond International Airport?
Richmond International Airport has an IATA code of RIC and an ICAO code of KRIC.
How long is the runway at Richmond International Airport?
Richmond International Airport's longest runway is about 2744 m (9003 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Richmond International Airport have?
Richmond International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Richmond International Airport a major airport?
Richmond International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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