KRIC

VFR

RICHMOND INTL

RICHMOND · VIRGINIA

Elev
167.5'
Longest RWY
9,003'16/34
Tower
24
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR23:54Z
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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
RWY 16
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KRIC

Current METAR

Observed 23:54Z

KRIC 272354Z 13005KT 10SM BKN300 14/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP237 T01440033 10206 20144 53004
Wind
130° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.22 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
-284 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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130° · 5 kt
RWY 16
137°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 137° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,168 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored137° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • For airfield information or airport operations call 804-226-0001.Show FAA
  • Richmond International has facility constraints that limit its ability to accommodate diverted flights and strongly encourages aircraft operators to contact airport operations at 804-226-0001 for prior coordination of diverted flights except in the case of a declared in-flight emergency.Show FAA
  • Air traffic control clearance is required for pushback from hardstands C9, C10, and C12 onto taxiway T.Show FAA
  • Due to the close proximity to runway 02/20, taxiway uniform signage may be behind aircraft once clear of runway 02/20.Show FAA
  • Bird activity is present in the vicinity of all runways and taxiways and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Taxiway V between taxiway A and taxiway R is restricted from use by aircraft with wingspans greater than 99 feet.Show FAA
  • Airport surface condition is not maintained from 0000 to 0600 local time.Show FAA
  • No taxiing is permitted between pushed back aircraft and the terminal on the air carrier ramp.Show FAA
  • The air carrier apron is closed to unscheduled aircraft weighing under 35,000 pounds.Show FAA
  • The following areas are not visible from the tower: portions of the air carrier apron and the ANG aircraft parking ramp.Show FAA
  • Non-radio equipped vehicles cross midfield taxiways C, E, and H and drive on taxiway L.Show FAA
  • There are no edge lights on the north-south section of taxiway V; reflectors only are installed.Show FAA
  • No turbojet aircraft practice landings are permitted between 2200 and 0700.Show FAA
  • Air traffic control clearance is required for pushbacks from gates A6, A8, A10, A12, A14, B5, B7, B9, B11, and B13 onto taxiway A.Show FAA
  • Construction is ongoing on the airport; be alert for frequent runway and taxiway closures.Show FAA
  • Due to operational constraints, aircraft pushed back for departure are prohibited from holding on aircraft ramps for more than 5 minutes.Show FAA
  • The hold line for runway 20 on the east side is located across runway 34, 150 feet from the departure end. The hold line for runway 20 on the west side is located across taxiway A and also serves as the hold line for runway 16; signage indicates both runways.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 02/20The pavement classification number value for runway 02/20 is 820/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 16/34The pavement classification rating value is 600/F/B/X/T for runway 16/34.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index D and E are available upon request.Show FAA
  • Traffic pattern altitude is 1033 feet above ground level for single-engine and light aircraft, and 1533 feet above ground level for all others.Show FAA

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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
130° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

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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