Why go
- City in Mississippi, United States.
- Known for Order of the Eastern Star, women in freemasonry.
- Served by Richland Airport (RLD).
History
Richland is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,137 at the 2020 census. A suburb of Jackson, Richland is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area, and is located southeast of the state capital.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-700, ERJ-145, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte*, Dallas-Fort Worth*, Washington*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300, 735) · 3 routes: Chicago, Houston, Orlando
- US Airways US (CRJ, ERJ-145, ERD) · 3 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Houston*, Orlando*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Houston*
- Air France AF (717, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (717, CRJ-900, CRJ, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (717) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Delta Air Lines DL (717, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (717, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Richland Airport (RLD); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Richland, Mississippi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.