Rapid City Regional Airport
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About Rapid City Regional Airport
Rapid City Regional Airport is a public use airport, nine miles southeast of Rapid City, in Pennington County, South Dakota, United States.
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Live weather
KRAPNOTAMs
KRAPReference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.
NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.
Live departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (2)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 / 32 | 8,701 ft / 2,652 m | 150 ft | Con | Lighted | Open |
| 05 / 23 | 3,601 ft / 1,098 m | 75 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (9)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | ELLSWORTH APP | 119.500 MHz |
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.525 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 125.850 MHz |
| DEP | ELLSWORTH DEP | 119.500 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.900 MHz |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 41.500 MHz |
| RDO | HURON RDO | 122.650 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 125.850 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airlines & destinations
Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.
Instrument procedures & charts
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (4)
Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)
Showing 7 of 10 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAPID CITY CLASS D | Class D | Controlled | GND | 5700 ft MSL |
| RAPID CITY CLASS E2 | Class E | Controlled | GND | 17999 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Weather by month
Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.
Prevailing wind: NNW (from about 337.5°), on 16% of observations, averaging 14 kt.
| Month | VFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR | % VFR | Median DA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83% | 1,672 ft | |
| Feb | 78% | 1,375 ft | |
| Mar | 78% | 2,147 ft | |
| Apr | 83% | 2,663 ft | |
| May | 83% | 3,488 ft | |
| Jun | 92% | 4,309 ft | |
| Jul | 93% | 4,622 ft | |
| Aug | 93% | 4,478 ft | |
| Sep | 92% | 4,003 ft | |
| Oct | 84% | 2,877 ft | |
| Nov | 87% | 2,232 ft | |
| Dec | 83% | 1,848 ft |
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~1,375–4,622 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 3,845 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,343 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 3,002 ft | — |
| Windmill Energy Station | — | 3,451 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rapid City Regional Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Rapid City Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Rapid City Regional Airport is KRAP, and its IATA code is RAP.
Where is Rapid City Regional Airport located?
Rapid City Regional Airport is medium airport located in Rapid City, United States, at an elevation of 3,204 ft (977 m).
How many runways does Rapid City Regional Airport have?
Rapid City Regional Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,701 ft / 2,652 m.
Which airlines fly to Rapid City Regional Airport?
Airlines historically serving Rapid City Regional Airport include Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, US Airways, United Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).
How many destinations are served from Rapid City Regional Airport?
Historical data lists 7 nonstop destinations from Rapid City Regional Airport. Always check current schedules.
What time zone is Rapid City Regional Airport in?
Rapid City Regional Airport is in the America/Denver time zone (UTC-06:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Rapid City Regional Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Rapid City Regional Airport is approximately 6.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Rapid City Regional Airport?
The nearest airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is Dan's Airport (4SD4), about 0.5 nm to the ese, followed by Ellsworth Air Force Base and Infinity Landing Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Rapid City Regional Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.