Garfield County Regional Airport
KRIL, Rifle, CO
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (7,000 ft)
About 30 miles to Glenwood Springs and 70 miles to Aspen
Rifle Garfield County airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Rifle
Rifle Garfield County Airport is a common alternate for Aspen and Vail, about 30 minutes from Glenwood Springs.
- Main airport
- RIL / KRIL
- Elevation
- 5,548 ft
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (7,000 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Rifle
The airport has a 7,000-foot runway at about 5,500 feet, lower than Aspen or Eagle.
When Aspen is closed by weather or full, many flights divert here.
Rifle Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Rifle
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Aspen Alternate
Rifle is about 90 minutes from Aspen by car; plan ground transport if you might divert.
Performance
The lower elevation gives aircraft more payload than Aspen.
When Demand Peaks in Rifle
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Winter
- Busy as an Aspen and Eagle alternate.
- Fall
- Hunting season.
Flight Times and Prices to Rifle
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to RIL for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,769 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 20 min$24,000–$30,000 | 4 hr 5 min$37,000–$57,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 699 mi | 1 hr 45 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 40 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,841 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 25 min$24,500–$30,500 | 4 hr 10 min$38,000–$58,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 762 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 1,056 mi | 2 hr 50 min$12,500–$18,000 | 2 hr 45 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 35 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 982 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,400–$16,500 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 801 mi | 2 hr$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 55 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 50 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 470 mi | 1 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 10 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Rifle
Light jets through super-midsize jets use Rifle regularly.
Rifle Private Jet Questions
Why do flights to Aspen divert to Rifle?
When Aspen is closed by weather or busy, Rifle is a nearby airport with a lower elevation and fewer restrictions.
How long is a private flight from Dallas to Rifle?
About 2 hr 5 min from Love Field in a light jet.
