KVEL

VFR

VERNAL RGNL

VERNAL · UTAH

Elev
5,274.2'
Longest RWY
7,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Before you fly into KVEL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,274.2'
MSL · field 5,274.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KVEL

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KVEL 272053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW032 BKN060 OVC070 07/02 A2989 RMK AO2 RAB01E37B53 SLP108 6//// T00720022 53000 PNO $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,617 ft
Ceiling
6,000 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
VEL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEN CAMPBELL
Address
730 EAST 800 S., VERNAL UT 84078

Flight service · Hours

FSS CDC
CEDAR CITY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 17
169°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 169° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,274 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35169° / 349°7,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
177,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)33', pole, 586' from thr, 367' R of cntrln, slope 11
357,000'PAPI 4-box left(3°)44', trees, 1094' from thr, 203' R of cntrln, slope 20

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

RNAV (GPS) Y RWY 35
KVEL · 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 (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,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

  • Runway 07/25 is decommissioned.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 26 degrees Celsius.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 17 and 35 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 17 and 35 and are on continuously.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The pavement classification rating value is 230/F/D/X/T for runway 17/35.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for aircraft rescue and fire fighting operations over 30 passenger seats. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA
  • 1After-hour operations require contacting 435-789-8494 or 435-261-9000.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KVEL

Answer card
ICAO
KVEL
Name
VERNAL RGNL
Location
VERNAL, UTAH
Elevation
5,274.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,274.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
10°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Vernal Rgnl sits in Vernal, Utah. Field elevation is 5,274.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 7,000 ft asphalt. It is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and weather in mind.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. The field has two on-field FBOs. Dinaland Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Classic Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. If you need after-hours help, the published remarks say to call 435-789-8494 or 435-261-9000.

A few operational items matter here. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is on continuously for both ends. The airport sits at high elevation. That means takeoff and climb performance deserve attention, especially on warm days. It is also a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below minus 26 degrees Celsius. Runway 07/25 is decommissioned. If you need clearance delivery help and cannot reach flight service, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KVEL and how long is it?
KVEL has one active runway, 17/35. It is 7,000 ft long and asphalt.
What is the field elevation at Vernal Rgnl?
Field elevation is 5,274.2 ft MSL. That altitude matters for takeoff roll, climb performance and density altitude planning.
Is there an ILS at KVEL?
No ILS approaches are published at KVEL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What are the pattern altitude and traffic pattern notes at KVEL?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Which FBOs are on the field at KVEL?
Dinaland Aviation and Classic Aviation are on the field. Both carry 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What are the tower and radio frequencies at Vernal Rgnl?
There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7.
Can I get after-hours help at KVEL?
The published remarks say after-hour operations require contacting 435-789-8494 or 435-261-9000. Call ahead if you expect a late arrival.
Are there any runway lighting details I should know at KVEL?
Runway end identifier lights are on 17 and 35. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is on continuously for both ends.

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