AviatDataSouthwest Wyoming Regional Airport RKS / KRKS
Rock Springs, Wyoming · United States · Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Joint Powers Airport Board
52kpax · 2025
Limited hoursJet A · Avgas 100LL
ICAO / IATAKRKS / RKS
OperatorRock Springs-Sweetwater County Joint Powers Airport Board
Coordinates41.5942°N, 109.0652°W
Elevation6,765 ft · 2,062 m
Time zoneMT (UTC-7/-6 DST)
Passengers / yr52,495 (2025)
CustomsNo
Border controlNo
SchengenNo
FuelJet A · Avgas 100LL
Bonded—
AIP referenceKRKS — FAA Chart Supplement / d-TPP
Operating hoursNo air traffic control tower; airport attended approximately 0400-2200 local (AWOS 118.375, CTAF/UNICOM 122.8). PPR required for air carrier operations with more than 30 passenger seats during 2200-0400 curfew hours.
TerminalsSingle commercial passenger terminal (new terminal building opened 2024, first flight from it Aug 27, 2025); FBO Sweetwater Aviation handles GA ramp/hangars.
Runways (2)
- 9/27 · 3,049 m / 10,002 ft · 46 m wide · Asphalt (grooved) · ILS ILS/LOC Rwy 27
- 3/21 · 1,593 m / 5,228 ft · 23 m wide · Asphalt (porous friction course)
Airport contact
Sole scheduled carrier is United Express, operated by SkyWest, with twice-daily flights to Denver (DEN) under a Wyoming Department of Transportation state capacity-purchase agreement subsidizing regional air service; the airport serves Sweetwater County's trona-mining and oil/gas economy.
Services
Available
On request / PPR
Seasonal / ageing
Unconfirmed / not listed
Ground handling
Available · 2 providers
Sweetwater Aviation
Provides line service and aircraft handling for all based and transient general aviation traffic at the field as the airport-owned FBO.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
SkyWest Airlines (United Express)
SkyWest self-handles its own United Express ramp, ticketing, and baggage/freight loading operations at RKS using locally hired Airport Agents rather than a third-party ground handler; operates flights to Denver (DEN).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aircraft fuel
Available
Sweetwater Aviation
Sole FBO at RKS, confirmed by local news reporting to be owned and operated by the airport itself; sells Jet A and 100LL full-service with Avfuel contract fuel and AVTRIP rewards accepted.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
De-icing
Seasonal
Sweetwater Aviation
Aircraft deicing using Type I, Type IV, and TKS fluid is offered for winter operations at this high-elevation (6,765 ft) Wyoming field.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Part-145 line maintenance
Not listed
Part-145 base maintenance
Not listed
Component shops & overhaul
Not listed
Flight catering
Not listed
Aircraft cleaning
Not listed
Ground support equipment
Available
Sweetwater Aviation
Offers GPU and kVA airstart plus engine pre-heat service for visiting aircraft via Avfuel Training System (ATS) certified line technicians.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Cargo handling
Available
Sweetwater Aviation
Ramp equipped with a 5,000 lb-capacity forklift to support cargo/freight handling on the 7-acre apron.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Aviation security
Not listed
Passenger & crew transport
Available · 2 providers
Sweetwater Aviation
Provides crew cars and on-site rental cars for based and transient flight crews and passengers.
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Avis Rent A Car
On-airport rental car counter located at the terminal (382 Hwy 370, Rock Springs), providing passenger ground transportation; counter hours are limited and tied to flight arrival/departure windows rather than continuously staffed, though vehicle drop-off is available around the clock. · Split hours around flight schedule (e.g. weekdays approx 8am-3pm and 9-10:30pm); 24-hr drop-off
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Flight support
Available
Sweetwater Aviation
Offers O2, lavatory, and potable water service plus a 24,000 sq ft heated community hangar for transient large-cabin aircraft (up to G650/Global size).
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Verified 2 months ago · unconfirmed source
Hotel & travel
Not listed