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Regional Airport · United States

KRKSRKS

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

Rock Springs, United States

ICAO

KRKS

IATA

RKS

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

6,764 ft

Country

United States

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at KRKS

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS / RKS) in Rock Springs, United States, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

KRKS is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Overflight & Landing Permits – United States

Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States.

Applicable permit lead times for United States 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 are managed end-to-end.

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.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index A.

Jet A1 Fuel at KRKS

Fuel on record at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 38″ N 109° 3′ 54″ W; elevation 6,764 ft; local time UTC-7.

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.

Cargo Operations at KRKS

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

Field Information

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

Latitude
41° 35′ 38″ N
Longitude
109° 3′ 54″ W
ICAO code
KRKS
IATA code
RKS
Municipality
Rock Springs
Timezone
UTC-7
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
FAA Index A
Airport Category
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To RKS?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KRKS.

Submit flight inquiry for KRKS

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – KRKS

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?

The ICAO code is KRKS and the IATA code is RKS.

Is Jet A1 available at KRKS?

Yes. Fuel on record at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at KRKS?

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of FAA Index A.

What time zone does KRKS operate in?

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport operates on UTC-7.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for KRKS?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for KRKS.