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Richmond International Airport

Richmond, VirginiaElevation 167 ftLarge airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 9,003 ft

02/20
Dimensions
6,607 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (excellent)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 0213°T
Landing length (LDA)6,607 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,607 / 6,607 / 6,607 ft
ILSLOC/GS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20193°T
Landing length (LDA)6,607 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,607 / 6,607 / 6,607 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
16/34
Dimensions
9,003 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 16147°T
Landing length (LDA)9,003 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,003 / 9,003 / 9,003 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
RWY 34327°T
Landing length (LDA)9,003 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA9,003 / 9,003 / 9,003 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsALSF2
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Richmond International Airport is in Richmond, Virginia. Field elevation 167 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerPERRY J. MILLER
Manager phone804-226-0001
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRIC / RIC
SectionalWASHINGTON
Center (ARTCC)WASHINGTON
Flight service (AFSS)LEESBURG
RegionVirginia
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.5052, -77.3197
Distance from city6 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.2
POTOMAC APP/DEP
A/D
119.15
ATIS
ATIS
127.55
CLNC DEL
CLD
121.9
GND
GND
40.2
ARNG OPS
OPS
142.175
ANG OPS
OPS
122.2
LEESBURG RDO
RDO
121.1
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PCR VALUE: 820/F/C/X/T
›TPA - 1033 AGL SINGLE ENGINE, LGT ACFT, 1533 AGL ALL OTHERS.
›PCR VALUE: 600/F/B/X/T
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›NO EDGE LGTS ON N/S SECTION OF TWY V - REFLECTORS ONLY.
›ACR APRON CLSD TO UNSKED ACFT WEIGHING UNDER 35000 LBS.
›BIRD ACT INVOF ALL RWYS & TWYS & INVOF ARPT.
›FOR AIRFIELD INFO OR ARPT OPNS CALL 804-226-0001.
›ARPT SFC COND NOT MNTD 0000 TO 0600 LCL TIME.
›ATC CLNC RQRD FOR PUSHBACK FROM HARDSTANDS C9, C10 AND C12 ONTO TWY T.
›ATC CLNC RQRD FOR PUSHBACKS FROM GATES A6, A8, A10, A12, A14, B5, B7, B9, B11, B13 ONTO TWY A.
›CONS CONST ON ARPT; BE ALERT FOR FREQ RWY & TWY CLOSURES.
›DUE TO OPR CONSTRAINTS ACFT PUSHED BACK FOR DEP PROHIBITED FM HLDG ON ACR RAMPS FOR MORE THAN 5 MINS.
›NO TAXIING BTN PUSHED BACK ACFT AND THE TRML ON THE ACR RAMP.
›TWY V BTN TWY A & TWY R RSTRD FM USE BY ACFT WITH WINGSPANS GREATER THAN 99 FT.
›NON-RDO EQUIPPED VEHICLES CROSSING MIDFIELD TWYS C, E AND H AND DRIVING ON TWY L.
›NO TURBOJET ACFT PRACTICE LDGS 2200-0700.
›THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT VISIBLE FROM THE TWR: PORTIONS OF THE ACR APRON; ANG ACFT PRKG RAMP.
›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.
›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.
›ARFF INDEX D/E AVBL UPON REQUEST.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KRIC on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRIC have a METAR?
Yes. KRIC is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRIC have a TAF?
When KRIC issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KRIC?
KRIC sits at 167 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRIC?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.