What are the operating hours of KRKS?

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport operates from 10:00 to 04:00.

What fuel is available at KRKS?

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport offers 100LL, Jet A-1+.

Does KRKS require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (United States).

Where is KRKS located?

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS) is located in Rock Springs, United States.

What is the IATA code for KRKS?

The IATA code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is RKS.

How long is the runway at KRKS?

The main runway at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (03/21) measures 1593x23m.

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Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS/RKS) — Rock Springs, United States

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS/RKS) serves Rock Springs, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (03/21, 09/27). Field elevation is 6764 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KRKS
Name: Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 41.5942
Longitude: -109.065002
Elevation: 6764 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Rock Springs
IATA Code: RKS
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Denver
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

Designation: 03/21
Dimensions: 1593x23m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 3049x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: 122.600 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 118.375 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 10:00 – 04:00

Tuesday 10:00 – 04:00

Wednesday 10:00 – 04:00

Thursday 10:00 – 04:00

Friday 10:00 – 04:00

Saturday 10:00 – 04:00

Sunday 10:00 – 04:00

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +1 307-352-6880
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fuel Type: Jet A-1+
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

05/076 warning

ILS out of service

ILS RWY 27 U/S

2026-06-01 15:00:00 2026-08-19 23:00:00

07/010 info

REMOTE COM OUTLET 122.2 U/S

2026-07-22 03:33:00 2026-07-27 20:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of KRKS?: Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport operates from 10:00 to 04:00.
What fuel is available at KRKS?: Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport offers 100LL, Jet A-1+.
Does KRKS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (United States).
Where is KRKS located?: Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS) is located in Rock Springs, United States.
What is the IATA code for KRKS?: The IATA code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is RKS.
How long is the runway at KRKS?: The main runway at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (03/21) measures 1593x23m.

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