Vernal Airport Code: VEL / KVEL

What is the Vernal airport code?

The airport code for Vernal Regional Airport is VEL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KVEL, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2859 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code KVEL begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is VEL?

Vernal Regional Airport serves Vernal, United States. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 40.44° N, 109.51° W. At 5278 ft (1609 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at VEL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 7,000 ft (2.13 km), designated 17/35.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Vernal?

The IATA airport code for Vernal Regional Airport in Vernal is VEL. Its ICAO code is KVEL.

What is the 3-letter code for Vernal?

The 3-letter IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport in Vernal is VEL.

What airport is VEL?

VEL is Vernal Regional Airport, located in Vernal, United States.

What country is VEL in?

VEL (Vernal Regional Airport) is in United States.

Where is VEL airport located?

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) is in Vernal, United States, at coordinates 40.43621, -109.51166.

What is the ICAO code for Vernal Regional Airport?

The ICAO code for Vernal Regional Airport is KVEL. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code VEL.

What is the difference between VEL and KVEL?

VEL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KVEL is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Vernal Regional Airport.

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