Flight from Richmond to Las Vegas 4K
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Richmond International Airport (IATA: RIC, ICAO: KRIC, FAA LID: RIC) is a joint civil-military airport in Sandston, Virginia, United States, an unincorporated community (in Henrico County). The airport is about 7 miles southeast of downtown Richmond, the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Richmond International Airport is the busiest airport in central Virginia and the fourth-busiest in the state behind Washington Reagan, Washington Dulles, and Norfolk International. RIC covers 2,500 acres of land.
The Capital Region Airport Commission (CRAC) owns and operates Richmond International Airport. Established in 1975 by the Virginia General Assembly, the commission is overseen by representatives of the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico, and the City of Richmond. RIC serves the Greater Richmond Region with non-stop flights to 26 destinations, served by seven air carriers. A joint civil-military public airport, RIC encompasses the former property of the Richmond International Airport Air National Guard Station, which was transferred to the Department of the Army in support of U.S. Army Reserves and Virginia Army National Guard Activities.
In the early 2000s, Richmond saw another period of extensive growth, and in 2005 it announced a complete redesign. RIC went from a single story terminal with 12 gates to 22 gates (plus numerous non-jet bridge gates), added parking spaces (to 10,500), and created a new terminal roadway and air traffic control tower. The project features major renovations of the terminal building, including upper-level departures and lower-level arrivals, the construction of a central utility plant, and the widening of security checkpoints. Construction on the two-level terminal was completed in spring 2007, and was designed by Gresham, Smith & Partners. Due to passenger growth, Richmond reopened its international gate (B15) for flights to Cancun, Toronto and Punta Cana, all of which are seasonal services.
In 2016, Richmond recorded its second highest yearly passenger volume, and the airport had a major expansion begun in late 2018. The number of gates increased from 22 to 28 or 30 by adding 6 or 8 gates (net) to its A Concourse. Construction commenced in late 2018 and lasted for 3 years. The expansion was completed in 2021.
The airport also expanded the checkpoint area in Concourse B, from four to six TSA screening lanes. The TSA lane expansion commenced in the fall of 2018 and was completed in June 2019. Concourse A has three screening lanes in its checkpoint area, though that is likely to be expanded in the next few years. More construction at the airport is coming - the Capital Region Airport Commission is looking into moving the rental car counters from the central portion of the lower lobby level to an expanded north baggage claim area. The airport also expects to add an enclosed two-level connecting walkway between the terminal and the rental car garage. The rental car garage is also set to expand.
In 2016, Richmond International Airport handled over 63,000 tons of cargo, an all-time high. Cargo services include more than 100,000 square feet of warehouse/office space and 1,000,000 square feet of apron space. The airport is designated a Foreign Trade Zone. Because of its position on the Eastern Seaboard, cargo transit via RIC is on the rise. Goods shipped out of the metropolitan Richmond area can reach 72% of the U.S. population within 24 hours.
In 2016, RIC reported its 32nd consecutive month of growth, with an estimated 345,000 travelers reported in October 2016. Several airlines serving RIC have responded to growing demand with upgraded routes and aircraft. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines added additional routes and larger aircraft in 2017. United Airlines up-gauged its Denver service to a mainline aircraft, repla the Embraer E-175 used with United Express.
In 2017, the airport served 3,657,479 passengers, a record for the airport, breaking its previous record of 3,634,544 in 2007. In 2018, RIC set a passenger record of 4,077,763, an 11.5% increase over 2017. RIC is served by airlines flying primarily domestic routes to cities in the South, Northeast and Midwest, and connecting flights to major hubs for international destinations.
The mountain ranges are breathtaking.
Looks like the water level at Lake Mead has risen from the last time I saw it. Good to see that.
The "howdy" winglets are an amusing touch.
the views are spectacular!!!!
Beautiful scenic views throughout this video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great flight during the day.
Awesome flight with a little bit of everything. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
I’m liking what I see on this flight.
Love to see the snow capped mountains and the southern Utah and Northern Arizona area from the air.
Yes sir, it’s a different perspective from the attitude to see the vast terrain. Very enjoyable experience.
Love the mountains with snow/
It was spectacular to see from the sky.
Great sites throughout the video.
Your right
I could’ve swore I saw a plane that could’ve been a close call?
You are right. There were a couple of planes I saw near us.
Does anyone know where the time 28:44 is located?
That’s Lake Las Vegas.
What airline was this?
Spirit. It was nonstop