Regional airport · Rock Springs, United States

Southwest Wyoming Regional

KRKSRKS
Elevation
6,764 ft
Coordinates
41°36′N 109°04′W
Local time
America/Denver

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Field information

KRKS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Southwest Wyoming Regional (KRKS/RKS) has 2 runways; the longest, 09/27, is 10,002 ft (3,049 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index A. Operating hours: 1100-0500Z. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KRKS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    Regional airport

  • Time zone

    America/Denver

  • Country

    United States

    US

  • Municipality

    Rock Springs

  • Elevation

    6,764 ft

  • Position

    41.5942, -109.0650

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    ARFF index A

  • Operating hours

    1100-0500Z

  • Access

    Prior permission required (PPR)

Runways · KRKS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
09/2710,002 ft (3,049 m)150 ftasphaltLighted
03/215,228 ft (1,593 m)75 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at KRKS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Southwest Wyoming Regional (KRKS / RKS) in Rock Springs, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KRKS is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at KRKS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at KRKS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at KRKS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at KRKS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KRKS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to KRKS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KRKS: 41° 35′ 39″ N 109° 3′ 54″ W; elevation 6764 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Rock Springs

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Rock Springs. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KRKS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at KRKS

    Support for freighter operations into KRKS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where KRKS sits in the network

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