Airports / Washington / RLD
Richland Airport.
Richland, Washington · 394 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.7/5
Google rating
38 ratings
1
Operators based
394
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#19 / 50
Washington airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 38 Google ratings , ranked against 50 rated WA fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Tri Cities Airport (PSC), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Richland Airport, listed as KRLD / RLD, is a general aviation field in Richland, Washington. Field elevation is 394 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, RLD is a home base: Sundance Aviation, LLC operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Tri Cities Airport (PSC, 8 nm), Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT, 41 nm), and Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW, 44 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,009-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from RLD are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RLD to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KRLD. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Sundance Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, freeHere at Sundance, we have one motto: I would rather be flying, and because of our love for Aviation, we want to others to share our same enthusiasm. Sundance Aviation opened their doors to business in 2007 in Richland (KRLD), Washington and are owned and operated by Clif and Suzanne Dyer.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00
- Unicom 122.7
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KRLD
IATA
RLD
FAA / Local
RLD
Elevation
394 ft
Coordinates
46.3056° N · 119.3040° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs WA fields
state range 10–2,556 ft
At 394 ft, RLD sits higher than 63% of the 52 Washington fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,009 ft
- 01/194,009 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,009 ft
RLD's 4,009 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmPSCTri Cities AirportPasco
- 41nmPDTEastern Oregon Regional Airport at PendletonPendleton
- 44nmALWWalla Walla Regional AirportWalla Walla
- 54nmYKMYakima Air Terminal McAllister FieldYakima
- 54nmMWHGrant County International AirportMoses Lake
- 75nmEATPangborn Memorial AirportWenatchee
Location
Open the full mapKRLD · Richland Airport · Richland, WA
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RLD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 141 nm | 44m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 398 nm | 1h 20m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 459 nm | 1h 28m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 539 nm | 1h 39m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 642 nm | 1h 54m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 692 nm | 2h 1m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RLD?
- Richland Airport's longest paved runway is 4,009 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 RLD?
- Richland Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,009 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at RLD?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Richland Airport as a home base, including Sundance Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Richland Airport?
- One FBO serves RLD: Sundance Aviation FBO. 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 RLD?
- The closest alternate is Tri Cities Airport (PSC), about 8 nm away, followed by Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton (PDT) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RLD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 20m (398 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 28m (459 nm), San Francisco about 1h 39m (539 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.