Airport code
VEL — Vernal Regional Airport
VEL is the IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport, an airport serving Vernal, United States. Its ICAO code is KVEL, and it operates in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-7). The airport sits at 40.4409, -109.5100 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5278 ft (1609 m).
Overview
About Vernal Regional Airport
Vernal Regional Airport is a mile southeast of Vernal, in Uintah County, Utah. It is owned by the city and county and sees one airline, subsidized by the Essential Air Service program.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | VEL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | KVEL |
| Airport name | Vernal Regional Airport |
| City | Vernal |
| Country | United States |
| Time zone | America/Denver (UTC-7) |
| Latitude | 40.4409 |
| Longitude | -109.5100 |
| Elevation | 5278 ft (1609 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | North America |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,000 ft (2,134 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Vernal Regional Airport is VEL.
What is the ICAO code for Vernal Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Vernal Regional Airport is KVEL.
Where is VEL airport located?
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) is located in Vernal, United States.
What time zone is VEL in?
Vernal Regional Airport operates in the America/Denver time zone, which is UTC-7.
What is the nearest airport to VEL?
The nearest airport to Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, about 134 km away.
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