KRIC

VFR

RICHMOND INTL

RICHMOND · VIRGINIA

Elev
167.5'
Longest RWY
9,003'16/34
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR14:54Z
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Before you fly into KRIC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
24 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,167.5'
MSL · field 167.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KRIC

Current METAR

Observed 14:54Z

KRIC 111454Z 8SM BKN300 32/22 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP124 T03220222 58004 $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,285 ft
Ceiling
30,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM E
VFR sectional
WASHINGTON
ARTCC
ZDC · WASHINGTON
NOTAM facility
RIC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PERRY J. MILLER
Address
1 RICHARD E BYRD TERMINAL DR, RICHMOND VA 23250

Flight service · Hours

FSS DCA
LEESBURG1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 16
137°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 137° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,168 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34137° / 317°9,003 ftASPHStandard L
02/203° / 183°6,607 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
169,003'9,003'9,003'9,003'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
349,003'9,003'9,003'9,003'PAPI 4-box left(3°)ALSF2
026,607'6,607'6,607'6,607'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR90', pole, 3300' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 34
206,607'6,607'6,607'6,607'PAPI 4-box left(3°)67', tree, 2400' from thr, 650' R of cntrln, slope 33

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KRIC RICHMOND INTL in RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, showing runways 16/34, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 3

RWY 02
LG · CAT I
EZD
110.9
RWY 16
LS · CAT I
RGJ
110.7
RWY 34
LS · CAT III
BNE
110.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 02
KRIC · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • NO TURBOJET ACFT PRACTICE LDGS 2200-0700.
  • BIRD ACT INVOF ALL RWYS & TWYS & INVOF ARPT.
  • ACR APRON CLSD TO UNSKED ACFT WEIGHING UNDER 35000 LBS.
  • NO EDGE LGTS ON N/S SECTION OF TWY V - REFLECTORS ONLY.
  • HOLD LINE RWY 20 EAST SIDE LCTD ACROSS RWY 34 150 FT FM DEP END. HOLD LINE RWY 20 WEST SIDE ACROSS TWY A & ALSO SERVES AS HOLD LINE FOR RWY 16; SIGNAGE INDICATES BOTH RWYS.
  • NON-RDO EQUIPPED VEHICLES CROSSING MIDFIELD TWYS C, E AND H AND DRIVING ON TWY L.
  • THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE TWR: PORTIONS OF THE ACR APRON; ANG ACFT PRKG RAMP.
  • DUE TO THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO RWY 02/20, TWY UNIFORM SIGNAGE MAY BE BEHIND ACFT, ONCE CLEAR OF RWY 02/20.
  • RIC HAS FACILITY CONSTRAINTS THAT LIMIT ITS ABILITY TO ACCOMMODATE DIVERTED FLTS AND STRONGLY ENCOURAGES ACFT OPRS TO CTC ARPT OPNS AT 804-226-0001 FOR PRIOR CDN OF DIVERTED FLTS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF A DECLARED IN-FLIGHT EMERG.
  • TWY V BTN TWY A & TWY R RSTRD FM USE BY ACFT WITH WINGSPANS GREATER THAN 99 FT.
  • NO TAXIING BTN PUSHED BACK ACFT AND THE TRML ON THE ACR RAMP.
  • DUE TO OPR CONSTRAINTS ACFT PUSHED BACK FOR DEP PROHIBITED FM HLDG ON ACR RAMPS FOR MORE THAN 5 MINS.
  • CONS CONST ON ARPT; BE ALERT FOR FREQ RWY & TWY CLOSURES.
  • ATC CLNC RQRD FOR PUSHBACKS FROM GATES A6, A8, A10, A12, A14, B5, B7, B9, B11, B13 ONTO TWY A.
  • ATC CLNC RQRD FOR PUSHBACK FROM HARDSTANDS C9, C10 AND C12 ONTO TWY T.
  • ARPT SFC COND NOT MNTD 0000 TO 0600 LCL TIME.
  • FOR AIRFIELD INFO OR ARPT OPNS CALL 804-226-0001.

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20PCR VALUE: 820/F/C/X/T
  • 16/34PCR VALUE: 600/F/B/X/T

Other notes

  • EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
  • ARFF INDEX D/E AVBL UPON REQUEST.
  • TPA - 1033 AGL SINGLE ENGINE, LGT ACFT, 1533 AGL ALL OTHERS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KRIC

Answer card
ICAO
KRIC
Name
RICHMOND INTL
Location
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
Elevation
167.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,167.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 24
Total runways
2
Longest runway
16/34 · 9,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
3
Published frequencies
21
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Richmond Intl is in Richmond, Virginia. Field elevation is 167.5 ft MSL. The airport has 2 asphalt runways. The longest is 16/34 at 9,003 ft. The tower is open 24 hours. Three ILS approaches are published for runway ends 02, 16 and 34. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC says otherwise.

This is a busy Class C field with Potomac Approach handling the airspace. Expect normal towered-airport sequencing. Stay sharp on taxi instructions. The published remarks matter here. Construction is ongoing, so runway and taxiway closures can change. Bird activity is also reported around the runways and taxiways. Airport surface condition is not maintained from 0000 to 0600 local time.

Two on-field FBOs are listed. Richmond Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you are planning a diversion, call airport operations at 804-226-0001 first. The airport says it has facility limits for diverted flights. Some pushbacks also need ATC clearance. This includes certain gates on taxiway A and hardstands on taxiway T. Taxiway V is restricted to aircraft with wingspans of 99 ft or less between taxiways A and R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KRIC?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC gives different instructions.
Is Richmond Intl a towered airport?
Yes. KRIC has a control tower that operates 24 hours.
What ILS approaches are available at KRIC?
There are 3 ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 02, 16 and 34.
Which runway is the longest at Richmond Intl?
Runway 16/34 is the longest runway. It is 9,003 ft long and asphalt.
Which FBOs are on the field at KRIC?
Richmond Jet Center and Million Air are on the field. Richmond Jet Center carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Million Air carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
Is there a diversion policy at Richmond Intl?
Yes. The airport says it has facility constraints that limit its ability to accommodate diverted flights. Call airport operations at 804-226-0001 for prior coordination unless it is a declared in-flight emergency.
Are there any taxi or ramp restrictions pilots should know at KRIC?
Yes. ATC clearance is required for pushbacks from certain gates on taxiway A and from hardstands C9, C10 and C12 onto taxiway T. Taxiway V is restricted to aircraft with wingspans greater than 99 ft between taxiways A and R.
Is there a curfew or noise restriction at KRIC?
Check the current Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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