Richland Airport (KRLD), Washington
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Richland Airport (KRLD) serves general aviation and business traffic in southeastern Washington, roughly 14 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field is untowered and operates two paved runways, with fuel and field attendance available on a fixed daily schedule. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is WA24, about 13 nautical miles away.
Runways
Richland Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 01/19, is 4,009 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Richland Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Richland Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is WA24, 13 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Richland Airport recorded 1,981 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KRLD is heaviest in November and December and lightest in April, based on FAA TFMSC monthly data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 248 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Richland Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 3.0 nautical miles from the threshold due to terrain on the right side of the runway centerline at approximately 3.5 nautical miles.
There is a road 550 feet west of the approach end of Runway 08.
MALS activated on Runway 19; REIL on Runways 01 and 19; MIRL on Runway 01/19 and 08/26, controlled via CTAF. VASI on Runway 26 and PAPI on Runways 01, 08, and 19 operate 24 hours.
There is a close-in obstruction on the ground.
Runway 01/19 is the preferred runway in calm wind conditions.
Fuel is available by major credit card with 24-hour availability.
The system is unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline.
Richland (E94) has a Supplementary Aviation Weather Reporting Station and a direct phone line to the Flight Service Station.
Airfield conditions are unmonitored at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Richland Airport has five airfields within 31 NM. The closest is Tri-Cities (KPSC), 8.05 NM east.
Part of the Eastern Washington and Oregon area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRLD
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KRLD?
Richland Airport (KRLD) has two paved asphalt runways. Runway 01/19 measures 4,009 feet long and 75 feet wide, while Runway 08/26 measures 4,001 feet long and 100 feet wide. Runway 01/19 is the preferred runway in calm wind conditions. Both runways support fixed-wing traffic typical of the field's business aviation activity.
Is fuel available at KRLD around the clock?
Richland Airport (KRLD) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with 24-hour availability by major credit card according to airport remarks. The field's attendance schedule runs daily from 0800 to 1800 local time. Pilots arriving outside attended hours should plan for self-service fueling. Airfield conditions are unmonitored at night, on weekends, and on holidays.
Can I clear customs directly at KRLD?
No, Richland Airport (KRLD) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs airport of entry is WA24, located approximately 13 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance should plan to route through that facility before or after operating at KRLD. Local CTAF procedures apply since the field is untowered.
Are there any approach or lighting limitations at Richland Airport?
Yes, Richland Airport has several notable visual approach limitations. The PAPI is unusable beyond 3.0 nautical miles from the threshold due to terrain on the right side of the runway centerline at approximately 3.5 nautical miles, and it is also unusable beyond 8 degrees right of centerline. Runway lighting includes MALS on Runway 19, REIL on Runways 01 and 19, and MIRL on both runway pairs, all controlled via CTAF.