Vernal Regional Airport
Vernal · United StatesICAO KVEL
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) is an airport serving Vernal, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 40° 26' 27.2" N, 109° 30' 36.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 5,278 feet (1,609 meters) above sea level. With 1 direct destinations served by 1 airline, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Denver (GMT-6).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from VEL
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLC | Salt Lake City, United States | 132 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 54 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at VEL
1 active airline serving Vernal Regional Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Vernal Regional Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport | RKS | Rock Springs | United States | 133 km |
| Canyonlands Field | CNY | Moab | United States | 188 km |
| Grand Junction Regional Airport | GJT | Grand Junction | United States | 169 km |
| Yampa Valley Airport | HDN | Hayden | United States | 194 km |
| Provo Municipal Airport | PVU | Provo | United States | 190 km |
| Salt Lake City International Airport | SLC | Salt Lake City | United States | 212 km |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport | OGD | Ogden | United States | 227 km |
| Eagle County Regional Airport | EGE | Vail | United States | 238 km |
Other Airports in United States
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 40° 26' 27.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 109° 30' 36.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 40.440899
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -109.510002
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Denver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 01:42 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 5,278 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 1,609 m
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