Rifle Garfield County Airport
The Sky is Calling: Join Us for Airport Field Trip Day!
Rifle Garfield County Airport presents:
Annual Airport Field Trip Day
Thursday, April 23
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Free and open to the community!
Explore planes & helicopters! Meet pilots! See airport fire trucks!
Airport field trip day flyer
Airport field trip day letter
Ever wondered what happens on the other side of the runway? Now is your chance to find out!
On Thursday, April 23, the Rifle Garfield County Airport is throwing its gates open for our Annual Airport Field Trip Day. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we’re inviting students, families, and aviation enthusiasts to step out of the terminal and into the action.
What’s on the apron?
I bet you didn’t know the tarmac is known as the apron in the world of aviation. This isn’t your average “behind-the-scenes” tour. We’ve lined up a morning packed with high-flying experiences!
Whether you’re a future pilot dreaming of your first solo flight or just looking for a unique way to spend a Thursday morning, there’s something for everyone. Grab your sunglasses, bring your curiosity, and come see why the Rifle Garfield County Airport is the heartbeat of Western Slope aviation.
See you on the apron!
Commissioners approve new taxiway to mitigate airport congestion
The Garfield County Board of County Commissioners has approved a professional services agreement for a new taxiway at the Rifle Garfield County Airport to help mitigate congestion and enhance safety and airfield efficiency. The project aims to construct a bypass south of taxiway A and west of taxiway B4, with activity anticipated to increase as new development takes place on the west side of the airfield.
Taxiway
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.
Collision Avoidance
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
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)
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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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