VEL Airport Code: Vernal (KVEL)

What airport is VEL?

VEL is the IATA airport code for Vernal Regional Airport, in Vernal, United States. The same airport has the ICAO code KVEL.

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.

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) at a glance
IATA airport code	VEL
ICAO airport code	KVEL
Airport	Vernal Regional Airport
City	Vernal
Country	United States
Runways	1

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Where is VEL airport located?

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

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 IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport?

The IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport in Vernal is VEL. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Vernal?

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

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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