Vernal Regional Airport

VEL KVEL Vernal, Utah Elevation: 5,278 ft

Vernal Regional Airport serves Vernal, Utah, Dinosaurland and gateway to Dinosaur National Monument. Located 2 miles south of downtown Vernal, VEL offers a 6,000-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves Dinosaur National Monument (featuring a wall of 1,500 dinosaur fossils), the Uinta Basin oil and gas industry, and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Estimated charter rates to Vernal via VEL: light jets from $4,500 per hour, mid-size jets from $6,000 per hour, heavy jets from $8,500 per hour.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Dinosaur National Monument's Quarry Exhibit Hall displays a wall of over 1,500 dinosaur fossils still embedded in the rock, one of the most impressive paleontological sites in the world. The Uinta Basin oil and gas industry drives corporate aviation. Flaming Gorge (45 miles north) offers spectacular reservoir recreation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Vernal?

Yes. Vernal Regional's 6,000-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.

How close is VEL to Dinosaur National Monument?

Dinosaur National Monument's Quarry Exhibit Hall is approximately 20 miles east of Vernal, typically a 25-minute drive.

Why fly private to Vernal?

Private aviation offers the fastest, most flexible access to Vernal, bypassing commercial airline schedules and connections. Our brokers can arrange same-day charter flights to match your exact itinerary.