RKS Airport Code, Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
RKS is the IATA code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, a regional airport serving Rock Springs, United States. Airlines and booking systems use RKS, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code KRKS. At 6764 ft (2062 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Rock Springs airport code?
The airport code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is RKS. 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 KRKS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1858 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code KRKS begins with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States.
Where is RKS?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport serves Rock Springs, United States. It lies in the northern and western hemispheres, at 41.59° N, 109.06° W. At 6764 ft (2062 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at RKS
It has 2 runways. The longest is 10,002 ft (3.05 km), designated 09/27.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Rock Springs?
The IATA airport code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Rock Springs is RKS. Its ICAO code is KRKS.
What is the 3-letter code for Rock Springs?
The 3-letter IATA code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport in Rock Springs is RKS.
What airport is RKS?
RKS is Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport, located in Rock Springs, United States.
What country is RKS in?
RKS (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is in United States.
Where is RKS airport located?
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) is in Rock Springs, United States, at coordinates 41.5942, -109.065.
What is the ICAO code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is KRKS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code RKS.
What is the difference between RKS and KRKS?
RKS is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. KRKS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport.
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