Airports / California / RAL
Riverside Municipal Airport.
Riverside, California · 819 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
164 ratings
0
Operators based
819
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#57 / 152
California airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 164 Google ratings , ranked against 152 rated CA fields.
10 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ontario International Airport (ONT), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Riverside, California, Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL / RAL) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 819 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
RAL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Ontario International Airport (ONT, 10 nm), March Air Reserve Base (RIV, 10 nm), and San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 14 nm). RAL offers 2 runways, the longest 5,401-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of RAL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Riverside Arlington. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RAL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KRAL. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
RAS JetPort
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 7am-5pm, Sat-Sun 8am-5pm; after-hours call-outs available
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Taxi
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRAL
IATA
RAL
FAA / Local
RAL
Elevation
819 ft
Coordinates
33.9519° N · 117.4450° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs CA fields
state range -210–7,135 ft
At 819 ft, RAL sits higher than 68% of the 164 California fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,401 ft
- 09/275,401 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 16/342,850 ft × 50 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,401 ft
RAL's 5,401 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 10nmONTOntario International AirportOntario
- 10nmRIVMarch Air Reserve BaseRiverside
- 14nmSBDSan Bernardino International AirportSan Bernardino
- 27nmSNAJohn Wayne Orange County International AirportSanta Ana
- 32nmKSLILos Alamitos Army Air FieldLos Alamitos
- 36nmLGBLong Beach International AirportLong Beach
Location
Open the full mapKRAL · Riverside Municipal Airport · Riverside, CA
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RAL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 171 nm | 48m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 277 nm | 1h 3m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 326 nm | 1h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 486 nm | 1h 32m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 599 nm | 1h 48m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 610 nm | 1h 49m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 659 nm | 1h 56m |
| Denver (DEN) | 707 nm | 2h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RAL?
- Riverside Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,401 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at RAL?
- Riverside Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,401 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Riverside Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves RAL: RAS JetPort. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to RAL?
- The closest alternate is Ontario International Airport (ONT), about 10 nm away, followed by March Air Reserve Base (RIV) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RAL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Scottsdale about 1h 3m (277 nm), San Francisco about 1h 9m (326 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 32m (486 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.