KRIL

VFR

RIFLE GARFIELD COUNTY

RIFLE · COLORADO

Elev
5,536.8'
Longest RWY
7,000'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KRIL RIFLE GARFIELD COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRIL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,536.8'
MSL · field 5,536.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +6 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KRIL

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

KRIL 112153Z AUTO 30007G14KT 10SM CLR 26/M13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02611133
Wind
300° @ 7G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / -13°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM E
VFR sectional
DENVER
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
RIL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SAM CARVER
Address
0375 COUNTY RD 352 BLDG 2060, RIFLE CO 81650

Flight service · Hours

FSS DEN
DENVER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
300° · 7 kt
RWY 26
258°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 26

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 258° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,537 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored78° / 258°7,000 ftASPH26 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 4-box left(3°)6', tower, 331' from thr, 307' R of cntrln, slope 21
26PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)ODALS

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 KRIL RIFLE GARFIELD COUNTY in RIFLE, COLORADO, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 26
LD · CAT I
RIL
110.9
ILS RWY 26
KRIL · 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)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

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

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

  • AFT WINTER SN STORMS ARPT OPNS BFR ALL TWYS ARE CLEARED.
  • OVNGT PRKG FEE.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -13C.
  • FOR CD, IFUN TO CTC ON DENVER ARTCC APP/DEP CTL FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • GLD OPS INVOF ARPT.
  • PROPER DUAL RDO USE (ATC/CTAF) IS ESNTL FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT TFC FLOW.
  • USE CTAF PRIOR TO ENTERING RWY OR PAT.
  • IFR ATC CLNC FM RIL IS NOT AUTH TO ENTER RWY OR TKOF & LNDG.
  • SATURATED PAT POLICY: TGLS PROHIBITED WHEN 5 OR MORE ACFT IN TFC PATTERN.
  • FLW FAA PROCS FOR NON-TOWERED ARPTS.
  • CTN: SN REMOVAL EQUIP OPS FM 1 OCT TO 15 MAY.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT ODALS RWY 26; REIL RWY 08; HIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 08 & 26 ON CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLARPT OPS-24 HRS / 970-230-1685.

Other notes

  • FOR ACFT GWT 10000 LBS OR MORE.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KRIL

Answer card
ICAO
KRIL
Name
RIFLE GARFIELD COUNTY
Location
RIFLE, COLORADO
Elevation
5,536.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,536.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
300° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

Rifle Garfield County Airport sits in Rifle, Colorado. The field elevation is 5,536.8 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 7,000 ft long. There is no control tower, so pilots should plan for non-towered procedures and use CTAF 122.8 before entering the runway or traffic pattern. The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

An ILS is published for runway 26. Runway lighting is set up for night work. The airport has omnidirectional approach lighting for runway 26. Runway end identifier lights serve runway 08. High intensity runway lights are available for both runway ends. PAPI is on continuously for runways 08 and 26. Atlantic Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Airport operations are listed as 24 hours.

This is a high-elevation field in western Colorado. Expect performance to change with density altitude, especially on warm days. The published remarks also call out glider activity in the area. Another note is that after winter snow storms, airport operations may begin before all taxiways are fully cleared. A saturated pattern policy is in place. Touch-and-go landings are prohibited when five or more aircraft are in the pattern. IFR clearance from Rifle is not takeoff or landing authorization. Use the CTAF and follow non-towered airport procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KRIL?
KRIL sits at 5,536.8 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Rifle Garfield County Airport?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does KRIL have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 26. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
Is Rifle Garfield County Airport towered?
No. KRIL has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 and follow non-towered airport procedures.
Which runway is the longest at KRIL?
Runway 08/26 is the only runway. It is 7,000 ft long. The runway headings listed are 88° and 268° magnetic.
What FBO is on the field at KRIL?
Atlantic Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
Are there any special traffic pattern rules at KRIL?
Yes. The published saturated pattern policy says touch-and-go landings are prohibited when five or more aircraft are in the traffic pattern. Use caution with glider activity in the area too.
Can I use the runway lights at night at KRIL?
Yes. The field has high intensity runway lights for runways 08 and 26. Runway 26 also has approach lighting. PAPI is on continuously for both ends.

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