Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Rock Springs, United States. Its IATA code is RKS and its ICAO code is KRKS. The airport lies at an elevation of 6,764 ft (2,062 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 09/27, 10,002 ft (3,049 m) long. Local time follows the America/Denver time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- RKS
- ICAO code
- KRKS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 6,764 ft (2,062 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.5942, -109.0650
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,228 ft · 1,593 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Asphalt | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,002 ft · 3,049 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VEL Vernal Regional Airport | Vernal, United States | 134 km · 83 mi |
| RIW Central Wyoming Regional Airport | Riverton, United States | 171 km · 106 mi |
| HDN Yampa Valley Airport | Hayden, United States | 198 km · 123 mi |
| CPR Casper-Natrona County International Airport | Casper, United States | 259 km · 161 mi |
| SLC Salt Lake City International Airport | Salt Lake City, United States | 260 km · 162 mi |
| JAC Jackson Hole Airport | Jackson, United States | 262 km · 163 mi |
| PVU Provo Municipal Airport | Provo, United States | 271 km · 168 mi |
| GJT Grand Junction Regional Airport | Grand Junction, United States | 278 km · 173 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from RKS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,181 | 734 | 638 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 2,333 | 1,450 | 1,260 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,639 | 1,640 | 1,425 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,937 | 1,825 | 1,586 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,588 | 4,715 | 4,097 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,930 | 4,927 | 4,282 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 8,160 | 5,070 | 4,406 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,942 | 5,556 | 4,828 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,677 | 6,013 | 5,225 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 9,833 | 6,110 | 5,309 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,870 | 6,133 | 5,329 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,189 | 7,574 | 6,582 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,411 | 7,712 | 6,702 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,167 | 8,182 | 7,110 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,195 | 8,820 | 7,665 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 15,769 | 9,798 | 8,514 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.375 |
| RDO | CASPER RDO | 122.600 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is RKS and its ICAO code is KRKS.
Where is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport located?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is in Rock Springs, Wyoming, United States, at 41.5942, -109.0650.
What time zone is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Denver. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 09/27, 10,002 ft (3,049 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Vernal Regional Airport (VEL), about 134 km (83 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.