Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA): Codes, Runways & Location
Ellsworth Air Force Base (IATA: RCA · ICAO: KRCA) is a medium-sized airport serving Rapid City, United States. It lies at 44.1450° N, 103.1040° W, 3276 ft (999 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ellsworth Air Force Base
Ellsworth Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rapid City in United States. It is identified by the IATA code RCA and the ICAO code KRCA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ellsworth Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 4114 m (13497 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3276 ft (999 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) about 12 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,114 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth Air Force Base
Where is Ellsworth Air Force Base located?
Ellsworth Air Force Base is located in Rapid City, United States. Its coordinates are 44.1450° N, 103.1040° W.
What is the airport code for Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Ellsworth Air Force Base has an IATA code of RCA and an ICAO code of KRCA.
How long is the runway at Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Ellsworth Air Force Base's longest runway is about 4114 m (13497 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ellsworth Air Force Base have?
Ellsworth Air Force Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Ellsworth Air Force Base a major airport?
Ellsworth Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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