Airport code

RCA Airport Code, Ellsworth Air Force Base

RCA is the IATA code for Ellsworth Air Force Base, a regional airport serving Rapid City, United States. Airlines and booking systems use RCA, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KRCA. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 44.15° N, 103.10° W.

City
Rapid City
Continent
North America
Airport type
Medium airport
Coordinates
44.145, -103.104
Elevation
3,276 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
No

What is the Rapid City airport code?

The airport code for Ellsworth Air Force Base is RCA. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code KRCA, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code KRCA begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.

Where is RCA?

Ellsworth Air Force Base serves Rapid City, United States. 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 airport code for Rapid City?

The IATA airport code for Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City is RCA. Its ICAO code is KRCA.

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 airport is RCA?

RCA is Ellsworth Air Force Base, located in Rapid City, United States.

What country is RCA in?

RCA (Ellsworth Air Force Base) is in United States.

Where is RCA airport located?

Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) is in Rapid City, United States, at coordinates 44.145, -103.104.

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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