Airport
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) is the main gateway to the city of Vernal and the wider Uintah Basin in northeastern Utah. Located just minutes from downtown, it offers convenient access to Dinosaur National Monument and nearby state parks, with quick transfer options into the city centre.
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About Vernal Regional Airport
Vernal Regional Airport is a public regional airport serving the city of Vernal, Uintah County, and the wider Uintah Basin in northeastern Utah. Owned by the city and county, it functions as the main commercial gateway to the Dinosaurland region and provides essential air service for residents and visitors.
Located about one mile southeast of downtown Vernal, the airport sits at 5,274 feet above sea level and operates a single asphalt runway. Frontier Airlines served the airport for more than 30 years beginning in 1950, and today Contour Airlines provides scheduled flights to Denver and Phoenix with TSA screening inside the terminal.
The compact passenger terminal is designed for fast, straightforward travel, with check-in, security, and baggage claim located in one building. Ground transportation options include on-site car rental, taxis, shuttle services, and parking.
With its close proximity to downtown Vernal and Dinosaur National Monument, the airport offers a convenient starting point for exploring the Uintah Basin's outdoor attractions and natural history sites.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Vernal Regional Airport operates through a single passenger terminal building. The compact terminal handles the airport's scheduled commercial flights and is located alongside general aviation facilities.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Vernal Regional Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Vernal Regional Airport to hotels, downtown Vernal, and destinations across the Uintah Basin.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, events, or sightseeing around Vernal.
Car Rental
Rent a car at Vernal Regional Airport for independent travel around Vernal, Dinosaur National Monument, and the surrounding region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Vernal Regional Airport, hotels, event venues, and area attractions.
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