Richmond International Airport is a large airport serving Richmond, United States. Its IATA code is RIC and its ICAO code is KRIC. The airport lies at an elevation of 167 ft (51 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 9,003 ft (2,744 m) long. Local time follows the America/New_York time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RIC
- ICAO code
- KRIC
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 167 ft (51 m)
- Coordinates
- 37.5052, -77.3197
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,607 ft · 2,014 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 16/34 | 9,003 ft · 2,744 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Richmond International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PHF Newport News Williamsburg International Airport | Newport News, United States | 84 km · 52 mi |
| ORF Norfolk International Airport | Norfolk, United States | 120 km · 75 mi |
| CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport | Charlottesville, United States | 122 km · 76 mi |
| DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Washington, United States | 152 km · 94 mi |
| IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | Dulles, United States | 160 km · 99 mi |
| SHD Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport | Weyers Cave, United States | 162 km · 101 mi |
| LYH Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field | Lynchburg, United States | 167 km · 104 mi |
| SBY Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport | Salisbury, United States | 184 km · 114 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RIC. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK New York | 463 | 288 | 250 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 773 | 480 | 417 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,911 | 1,809 | 1,572 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 3,701 | 2,300 | 1,998 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,998 | 3,727 | 3,239 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,289 | 3,908 | 3,396 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 6,648 | 4,131 | 3,590 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 7,505 | 4,663 | 4,052 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 8,485 | 5,272 | 4,581 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 11,036 | 6,858 | 5,959 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,272 | 7,004 | 6,087 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 11,465 | 7,124 | 6,191 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,200 | 7,581 | 6,588 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 13,048 | 8,108 | 7,045 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,668 | 9,735 | 8,460 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 15,692 | 9,751 | 8,473 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | POTOMAC APP/DEP | 118.200 |
| ATIS | ATIS | 119.150 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 127.550 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 40.200 |
| OPS | ANG OPS | 142.175 |
| RDO | LEESBURG RDO | 122.200 |
| TWR | TWR | 121.100 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Richmond International Airport?
The IATA code of Richmond International Airport is RIC and its ICAO code is KRIC.
Where is Richmond International Airport located?
Richmond International Airport is in Richmond, Virginia, United States, at 37.5052, -77.3197.
What time zone is Richmond International Airport in?
Richmond International Airport uses the IANA time zone America/New_York. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Richmond International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 9,003 ft (2,744 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Richmond International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF), about 84 km (52 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.