Vernal Regional Airport (VEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Vernal Regional Airport (IATA: VEL · ICAO: KVEL) is a medium-sized airport serving Vernal, United States. It lies at 40.4362° N, 109.5117° W, 5278 ft (1609 m) above sea level.
Overview of Vernal Regional Airport
Vernal Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Vernal in United States. It is identified by the IATA code VEL and the ICAO code KVEL. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Vernal Regional Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2134 m (7000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 5278 ft (1609 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Roosevelt Municipal Airport (ROL) about 49 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 ≈ 2,134 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vernal Regional Airport
Where is Vernal Regional Airport located?
Vernal Regional Airport is located in Vernal, United States. Its coordinates are 40.4362° N, 109.5117° W.
What is the airport code for Vernal Regional Airport?
Vernal Regional Airport has an IATA code of VEL and an ICAO code of KVEL.
How long is the runway at Vernal Regional Airport?
Vernal Regional Airport's longest runway is about 2134 m (7000 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Vernal Regional Airport have?
Vernal Regional Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Vernal Regional Airport a major airport?
Vernal Regional Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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