Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL)

Riverside, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KRAL

IATA

RAL

Elevation

819 ft

Region

US-CA

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KRAL

Local Code: RAL

Location: 33.9519° N, -117.445° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Keywords: Riverside Arlington

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) primarily serves general and corporate aviation, as well as being a significant aeronautical education hub. Overall traveler sentiment, particularly from pilots and general aviation users, is largely positive, highlighting the airport's efficiency and friendly atmosphere. It is regarded as a peaceful alternative to larger commercial airports, though its active flight training can make it busy for pilots.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and Professional Staff: Visitors consistently praise the airport staff for being incredibly friendly and professional.
Cleanliness and Organization: The airport is noted for being clean, well-organized, and easy to navigate.
Excellent On-Site Dining: The Riverside Airport Cafe receives high marks for friendly service, good food, and a welcoming environment, sometimes featuring live bands.
Comprehensive FBO Services: Full-service Fixed-Base Operators (FBOs) provide fueling, aircraft maintenance, hangar space, a comfortable pilot's lounge, and flight planning facilities.
Ample Parking and Free Wi-Fi: The airport offers ample parking and free Wi-Fi, contributing to a pleasant experience.

Common Complaints

Busy Airspace and Training Traffic: For pilots, the airport can be very busy, especially on weekends, due to a significant amount of flight training traffic. This can lead to pattern work being denied or requiring pilots to circle.
Limited Commercial Travel Infrastructure: As a general aviation airport, it lacks the typical amenities and services expected by commercial airline passengers. There are no scheduled commercial flights for passengers.
Specific Pilot-Related Challenges: Pilots need to be aware of obscured runway visibility due to terrain elevation changes on Runway 27 and a known "hot spot" at the intersection of Runway 16-34 and Taxiway Alpha.
Crowded Cafe on Weekends: While highly rated, the Riverside Airport Cafe can become very busy on weekends.

Riverside Municipal Airport is highly recommended for pilots and aviation enthusiasts seeking a well-maintained, efficient, and friendly general aviation facility with excellent support services and a notable on-site cafe. For traditional commercial travelers, it is not a destination due to its general aviation focus.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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Airport Routes

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`09/27`	5401 ft	100 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`16/34`	2851 ft	48 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
A/D	SOCAL APP/DEP	`135.4 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`128.8 MHz`
CTAF	CTAF	`121.0 MHz`
GND	GND	`121.7 MHz`
RDO	RDO	`25.54 MHz`
RDO	RDO	`122.05 MHz`
TWR	TWR	`121.0 MHz`
UNIC	UNICOM	`122.95 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`RAL`	Riverside	VOR	`112400 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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