KRKS · RKS
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Rock Springs, WyomingElevation 6,764 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
03/21
RWY 0345°T
Landing length (LDA)5,228 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,228 / 5,228 / 5,228 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
RWY 21225°T
Landing length (LDA)5,228 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA5,228 / 5,228 / 5,228 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
09/27
RWY 09103°T
Landing length (LDA)10,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,002 / 10,002 / 10,002 ft
Approach lightsODALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 27283°T
Landing length (LDA)10,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA10,002 / 10,002 / 10,002 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Field elevation 6,764 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerDEVON BRUBAKER
Manager phone307-352-6880
AttendedDaily, 0400–2200
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKRKS / RKS
SectionalSALT LAKE CITY
Center (ARTCC)SALT LAKE CITY
Flight service (AFSS)CASPER
RegionWyoming
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.5942, -109.0650
Distance from city7 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A-1+
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.375
ASOS
ASOS
122.6
CASPER RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 27; ODALS RWY 09; REIL RWY 03 & 21; HIRL RWY 09/27 & TWY LGTS - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09, 27, 03, 21 OPR CONSLY.
›ROCK SPRINGS/SWEETWATER CO ARPT JOINT PWRS BOARDS.
›EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
›PPR FOR ACR OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS 2200-0400 CALL ARPT OPS 307-352-6888. ARFF INDEX C AVBL WITH 30 MIN NOTICE: CALL ARPT OPS 307-352-6888.
›PCR VALUE: 1557/F/A/X/T
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
›PCR VALUE: 112/F/D/X/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KRKS have a METAR?
Yes. KRKS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KRKS have a TAF?
When KRKS issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KRKS?
KRKS sits at 6,764 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KRKS?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.