Rifle Garfield County Airport

Rifle Garfield County Airport landing fees

The landing fee is calculated at the rate of $4.77 per thousand pounds of maximum aircraft landing weight on all large aircraft of 10,000 pounds or more that are not based here at KRIL.

If applicable, any fees charged by our fixed base operators (FBOs) are separate from the fees billed and collected by Vector.

Landing fee billing and collection service

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Firefighting Heroes

This summer, our community has faced unprecedented challenges with the numerous fires in the area. Through it all, the dedication and bravery of the firefighting crews have been nothing short of extraordinary. From the pilots skillfully navigating the skies to the courageous men and women on the ground battling the blazes, and to those working tirelessly behind the scenes to coordinate efforts and provide support, every single individual has played a vital role in protecting our homes, our lands, and our loved ones.

We at Rifle Garfield County Airport have had the privilege of witnessing your tireless efforts firsthand, and we are profoundly grateful for your unwavering commitment. Your sacrifices, your resilience, and your immense courage have not gone unnoticed. To all the firefighters and support staff, we extend our deepest gratitude for your incredible service to our community. Thank you for keeping us safe.

Airport user meeting notes

• Collision Avoidance

• Beginning in 2024, the Airport Administration Office must have updated car insurance for all airport users. It is the airport user’s responsibility to send in current proof of insurance. If current proof of insurance is not sent to the Administrative Assistant, all gate cards on the permit will be deactivated. There is a $20 reactivation fee per card.

CareFlight

We are proud to host CareFlight here at RIL. CareFlight started providing medical care to Western Colorado in 1976. In 2017, CareFlight brought out a helicopter to the Rifle Garfield County Airport to be closer to the patients in the surrounding counties. The Astar 350 helicopter is staffed with a mountain-trained pilot, a critical care nurse, and a paramedic. For more information, please visit
CareFlight

Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan

Weather

Rifle Garfield County Airport RIL weather

For current reported weather, please call:
RIL ASOS t 970-625-2206

Rifle weather averages

Average temperature (high) 64 degrees F – (low) 31 degrees F
Average precipitation 11.61 inches
Average snowfall 38.6 inches
January (high) 37 degrees F – (low), 10 degrees F
July (high) 90 degrees F – (low), 52 degrees F

RIL Obstruction Survey & FAA Instrument Procedure Update: 02APR21

The FAA is currently working with the Armstrong/LEAN/Woolpert team to finalize the processing of the latest aeronautical survey and implement the obstacle information into the next available instrument procedure update. (Then please include the table below)

Procedure

Current Minimums*

Highest Anticipated Minimums*

Lowest Anticipated Minimums*

CAT
D

RNAV (GPS) Y Rwy 8

1922ft – 3 mi

1000ft – 3 mi

Yes

ILS Rwy 26

1263ft – 4 mi

900 ft 2 ½ mi

673ft – 1 ¾ mi

Yes

RNAV (GPS) X Rwy 26

763ft – 2 ¼ mi

665ft 2 mi

296ft – ¾ mi

Yes

RNAV (GPS) W Rwy 26

1643ft – 3 mi

1643 – 3 mi

Yes

LOC DME-A

2243ft – 3 mi

Yes

*Minimums shown above are for CAT C approach speeds

UAS training facility

A new facility designed to house small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and a flight-qualification course is located at the Rifle Garfield County Airport. The CoE will proctor drone training in the building.
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Call before using drones

As drone use becomes popular, we’re seeing an increase in potential conflicts with local aircraft. To ensure the safety of everyone in the air, we kindly request that all drone enthusiasts visit the FAA website (linked below) to check for any potential impact on ongoing aircraft operations.
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Business jet airfield

Rifle Garfield County Airport was the third busiest general aviation airport in Colorado in 2016, because of diversions from higher mountain airports which sustain frequent weather delays. The FBO is Atlantic Aviation.
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