Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS): Codes, Runways & Location
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (IATA: RKS · ICAO: KRKS) is a medium-sized airport serving Rock Springs, United States. It lies at 41.5942° N, 109.0650° W, 6764 ft (2062 m) above sea level.
Overview of Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rock Springs in United States. It is identified by the IATA code RKS and the ICAO code KRKS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3049 m (10002 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 6764 ft (2062 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Fort Bridger Airport (FBR) about 114 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 ≈ 3,049 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Where is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport located?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is located in Rock Springs, United States. Its coordinates are 41.5942° N, 109.0650° W.
What is the airport code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport has an IATA code of RKS and an ICAO code of KRKS.
How long is the runway at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport's longest runway is about 3049 m (10002 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport have?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport a major airport?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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