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Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)

Vernal Airport Weather

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Sunny

Today

76

Sunny

Sunny

Tonight

47

Mostly Clear

Sunny

Saturday

75

Sunny then Mostly Sunny and Breezy

Sunny

Saturday Night

49

Mostly Cloudy and Breezy then Slight Chance Showers

Sunny

Sunday

61

Chance Showers and Breezy then Mostly Sunny and Windy

Sunny

Sunday Night

42

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers

Sunny

Monday

61

Chance Showers

Sunny

Monday Night

38

Slight Chance T-storms then Slight Chance Showers

Sunny

Tuesday

59

Mostly Sunny

Sunny

Tuesday Night

37

Partly Cloudy

Sunny

Wednesday

62

Sunny

Sunny

Wednesday Night

38

Mostly Clear

Sunny

Thursday

66

Sunny

Vernal Airport Information

Airport Address:
760 E 800 S, Vernal, UT 84078, United States
Official Website:
Contact Number:

VEL Manager & Contact Information

Name:
DOUG BROWN
Address:
730 EAST 800 S.
Telephone:

About Vernal Airport

Vernal Regional Airport (IATA: VEL, ICAO: KVEL, FAA LID: VEL) 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. Federal Aviation Administration records say the airport had 5,474 passenger boardings (enplanements) in calendar year 2008, 3,805 in 2009 and 4,461 in 2010. The National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011 2015 categorized it as a non-primary commercial service airport (between 2,500 and 10,000 enplanements per year)

Vernal Airport Maps

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Vernal Airport Ground Transportation

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Vernal Airport Rental Cars

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

All Save Car Rental

Hours of Operation:
24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
Open For Final Arrival:
Yes

Vernal Airport Parking

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Vernal Airport Hotels

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Best Western Dinosaur Inn

Welcome to the BEST WESTERN Dinosaur Inn located in Vernal, Utah. Guests staying at this hotel will be conveniently near the Natural History State Park Museum, Dinosaur National Monument Quarry and the prehistoric landmarks nearby at Dry Fork Petroglyphs. The Vernal Airport is just one mile from this hotel and a courtesy shuttle is available from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.4 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Sage Motel

We are redesigning our hotels to make your experience even better. New room designs, comfortable mattresses, as well as bigger space. In addition, you'll still able to enjoy all the popular amenities the Sage Motel & Restaurant has always offered, such as Free High-Speed Internet and Free Continental Breakfast, plus the added comfort of our new rooms!

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.6 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Days Inn Vernal

We have 41 exterior entrance guest rooms with two family suites available. We offer free continental breakfast, free wireless internet access, micro/fridge in rooms, in-room coffee makers, free in room safe, cable TV, free HBO, handicap room, many restaurants with in walking distance. We offer our guests free passes to Vernal Athletic Club.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.7 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

The Landmark Inn & Suites

The Landmark Inn & Suites is your choice of luxury hotels if you're looking to have an affordable, fun, and relaxing vacation in Vernal. Our 36 room hotel was built in Vernal, UT in the fall of 2008. Our brand new furnishings and up to date features will ensure you enjoy your stay with us. Our bed and breakfast offers many comfortable room options all for reasonable rates so let us host your Vernal, Utah vacation.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.3 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

SpringHill Suites Vernal

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Vernal, Utah has many beautiful features in the surrounding area. Located nearby is the Dinosaur National Monument, on October 4, 2011 the Quarry Visitor Center and Exhibit Hall will be reopening to the public. The new Quarry Exhibit Hall will give viewing access to the cliff face with about 1,500 dinosaur bones embedded in the rock. There are several trails to hike and petroglyphs to view.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 2.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Travelodge Vernal

Pull off Highway 40 and receive service with a smile at our Travelodge Vernal hotel near Dinosaur National Monument. Our Vernal, Utah, hotel is within easy driving distance of fun attractions for the whole family. Start your morning sunny side up with our free Bear Bites continental breakfast. Free Wi-Fi Internet access keeps you connected to home or the office. Our pet-friendly hotel offers free parking and in-room microwaves and refrigerators. Non-smoking rooms and rooms with kitchenettes are available at our Vernal, UT, hotel.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.1 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vernal

Ideally situated in the Gateway to the Uinta Basin, the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Vernal near Dinosaurland provides easy access to the Vernal Regional Airport and Ashley Medical Center. Just minutes from downtown Vernal, our Utah hotel is near a variety of shops, restaurants, attractions and businesses.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 2.6 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
No

Econo Lodge Downtown

The Econo Lodge Downtown is conveniently located near many popular area attractions, including the Dinosaur Gardens at the Utah Field House of Natural History in historic downtown Vernal. The Vernal Airport is one mile from the hotel.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.5 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
Yes

Rodeway Inn

The Rodeway Inn hotel in Vernal offers a prime Main Street location near the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park, Western Park Convention Center and Vernal Airport. Dinosaur National Monument and Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area are additional area attractions.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 3.0 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
Yes

Best Western Antlers

The BEST WESTERN Antlers offers spaciously-appointed guest rooms complete with a microwave, refrigerator, cable satellite television with HBO® and wireless high-speed Internet access. Guests will wake each morning to a complimentary full breakfast buffet. This Utah hotel also features an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, guest laundry, business services and a courtesy shuttle to the Vernal Airport.

Distance from Airport:
Distance from Airport 1.8 miles
Free Airport Shuttle:
Yes

VEL Charts & Navaids

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Latitude:
37-37-07.7000N (37.618806)
Longitude:
122-22-31-5000W (-122.375417)
Elevation:
13.1 feet MSL (4 m MSL)
Magnetic Variation:
13.2 E (as of March 2022 from WMM2020 model)
Time Zone:
UTC -8.0 (Standard Time)
UTC -7.0 (Daylight Savings Time)
From City:
08 N.M. SE of San Francisco, California
Found On:
San Francisco Chart
FAA Region:
AWP