Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport — Rock Springs, United States
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Distance & flight time from RKS
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, identified by RKS, serves Rock Springs, Wyoming, a city tied historically to coal mining and, more recently, to natural gas and trona extraction industries. The airport provides scheduled commercial flights connecting Rock Springs to hub airports like Denver, supporting the energy sector workforce and residents of southwestern Wyoming's sparsely populated region. RKS also serves as a gateway for visitors to nearby outdoor destinations, including Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Facilities include a single terminal building suited to the airport's role as a regional connector rather than a high-traffic hub, with flight frequency shaped largely by demand tied to the local energy economy.
Runways at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5228 ft (1593 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 10002 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.375 MHz |
| RDO | CASPER RDO | 122.6 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
- Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) — 134.1 km (83.3 mi)
- Hunt Field (LND) — 138.5 km (86.1 mi)
- Miley Memorial Field (BPI) — 140.0 km (87.0 mi)
- Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) — 146.9 km (91.3 mi)
- Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field (RWL) — 156.6 km (97.3 mi)
- Evanston-Uinta County Airport-Burns Field (EVW) — 168.0 km (104.4 mi)
- Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) — 170.9 km (106.2 mi)
- Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) — 198.3 km (123.2 mi)
RKS is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport serving Rock Springs. Searchers typically want Denver connection details, since RKS is a small regional airport supporting Wyoming's energy industry workforce.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is RKS.
What is the ICAO code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is KRKS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.