RCA Airport Code, Ellsworth Air Force Base
RCA is the IATA airport code for Ellsworth Air Force Base, a regional airport serving Rapid City, United States. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, KRCA.
What airport is RCA?
RCA is the IATA airport code for Ellsworth Air Force Base, in Rapid City, United States. The same airport has the ICAO code KRCA.
Its ICAO code KRCA begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.
| IATA airport code | RCA |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | KRCA |
| Airport | Ellsworth Air Force Base |
| City | Rapid City |
| Country | United States |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is RCA airport located?
Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) is in Rapid City, United States, at coordinates 44.145, -103.104.
It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 44.15° N, 103.10° W. At 3276 ft (999 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at RCA
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 13,497 ft (4.11 km), designated 13/31.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Ellsworth Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City is RCA. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Rapid City?
The 3-letter IATA code for Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City is RCA.
What is the ICAO code for Ellsworth Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Ellsworth Air Force Base is KRCA. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RCA.
What is the difference between RCA and KRCA?
RCA is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KRCA is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Ellsworth Air Force Base.
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