Rapid City Ellsworth Air Force Base Airport (KRCA / RCA)
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KRCA airport at a glance
- ICAO code
- KRCA
- IATA code
- RCA
- City
- Rapid City
- Region
- South Dakota
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 3,276 ft (999 m)
- Time zone
- America/Denver (UTC-7)
- Coordinates
- 44.1450° N, 103.1040° W
- Empty legs from
- 1
- Empty legs to
- 1
Weather & airport info KRCA
Current weather
Poor visibility, instrument conditions (IFR)observed 03 Nov, 05:40 UTC- Wind
- 26 kt (48 km/h) from north-northwest (340°), gusts up to 38 kt
- Visibility
- 10 km or more
- Clouds
- overcast at 700 ft
- Temperature
- 6 °C (dew point 4 °C)
- Pressure (QNH)
- 1,017 hPa
Original weather report (METAR)
SPECI KRCA 030540Z 34026G38KT 10SM OVC007 06/04 A3002 RMK AO2A SLP176
Forecast (TAF)
- 03 Nov, 03:00–07:00 UTC25 kt (46 km/h) from north-northwest (330°), gusts up to 42 kt · visibility 9 km · Light rain · overcast at 2,500 ft
- 03 Nov, 07:00–10:00 UTCbecoming25 kt (46 km/h) from north-northwest (330°), gusts up to 40 kt · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · broken clouds at 3,000 ft
- 03 Nov, 10:00–00:00 UTCbecoming20 kt (37 km/h) from north-northwest (330°), gusts up to 35 kt · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · broken clouds at 4,000 ft
- 04 Nov, 00:00–09:00 UTCbecoming10 kt (19 km/h) from north-northwest (330°), gusts up to 20 kt · visibility 10 km or more · no significant weather · few clouds at 8,000 ft
Original forecast (TAF)
TAF KRCA 030300Z 0303/0409 33025G42KT 9000 -RA OVC025 520001 QNH3002INS BECMG 0307/0308 33025G40KT 9999 NSW BKN030 520001 QNH3009INS BECMG 0310/0311 33020G35KT 9999 BKN040 QNH3006INS BECMG 0400/0401 33010G20KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2998INS TX12/0322Z TN05/0312Z
Airport
- Elevation
- 3,276 ft (999 m)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:31 / 16:40 local time
Runways
| Runway | Length | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,114 m (13,497 ft) | concrete | yes |
Radio frequencies
- ATIS: 120.625
- Ground: 121.8
- Tower: 126.05
For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports. Sources: aviationweather.gov (NOAA), OurAirports.
Airport map KRCA
Full screen →Runways white, taxiways yellow with designators, closed taxiways and runways per NOTAM in red.
Official charts (FAA)
Cycle 2611, valid until 0901Z 11/26/26
Airport diagram (FAA)
Airport diagram (1)
Instrument approaches (9)
Departure procedures (1)
Minimums (1)
For information only, not for navigation. Always use current official charts and NOTAMs.
Current NOTAMs for KRCA(17)
NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) announce short-term changes at an airport: closed runways or taxiways, unserviceable approach aids, obstacles, airspace restrictions.
- ClosedAerodrome: closedM1370/26· from 03 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The airport is closed. No flight operations are possible.
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AERODROME CLSD
M1370/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2611031400 C) 2611031700 E) AERODROME CLSD
- ClosedAerodrome: closedM1367/26· until 03 Nov, 07:30 UTC
The entire Ellsworth Air Force Base airport is closed.
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AERODROME CLSD
M1367/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2611030331 C) 2611030730 E) AERODROME CLSD
- ClosedAerodrome control tower: hours of service are nowM1369/26· from 03 Nov, 14:00 UTC · until 03 Nov, 17:00 UTC
The air traffic control tower at Ellsworth Air Force Base airport is closed. This means there is no air traffic control service.
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TOWER CLOSED
M1369/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QSTAH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2611031400 C) 2611031700 E) TOWER CLOSED
- ClosedAerodrome control tower: hours of service are nowM1368/26· until 03 Nov, 07:30 UTC
The control tower at Ellsworth Air Force Base is closed. This means air traffic will not be controlled by air traffic controllers on the ground.
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TOWER CLOSED
M1368/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QSTAH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2611030334 C) 2611030730 E) TOWER CLOSED
- Out of serviceOtherM1314/26· until 16 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The PAPI lights (Precision Approach Path Indicator) for runway 13 are out of service due to misalignment. These lights help pilots maintain the correct glide path to the runway.
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RUNWAY 13 PAPI LIGHTS OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT
M1314/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610292215 C) 2612162359 E) RUNWAY 13 PAPI LIGHTS OUT OF SERVICE DUE TO MISALIGNMENT
- ClosedApronM1258/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Dock 41 is closed.
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DOCK 41 CLOSED
M1258/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QMNXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610211918 C) 2611302359 E) DOCK 41 CLOSED
- NoticeRunwayM1366/26· until 03 Nov, 21:03 UTC
Runway 13/31 wet with LESS THAN 1/10 of an INCH of STANDING WATER observed at 2 Nov 20:49 UTC.
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RWY 13/31 WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 OF AN INCH OF STANDING WATER OBSERVED AT 2611022049.
M1366/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QMRXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2611022103 C) 2611032103 E) RWY 13/31 WET WITH LESS THAN 1/10 OF AN INCH OF STANDING WATER OBSERVED AT 2611022049.
- NoticeOtherM1361/26· until 07 Nov, 01:00 UTC
A 128-foot crane is operating within 250 feet of the specified location. Its maximum height is 135 feet. The crane is flagged while in use and lighted during visual flight rules (VFR) or nighttime operations.
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128' CRANE WORKING WITHIN 250' OF 44°07'53.4"N 103°06'10.1"W. MAX HEIGHT 135'. FLAGGED WHILE IN USE AND LIGHTED DURING VFR/NIGHTTIME OPERATIONS
M1361/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2611021408 C) 2611070100 E) 128' CRANE WORKING WITHIN 250' OF 44°07'53.4"N 103°06'10.1"W. MAX HEIGHT 135'. FLAGGED WHILE IN USE AND LIGHTED DURING VFR/NIGHTTIME OPERATIONS
9 more NOTAMs
- NoticeOtherM1319/26· until 16 Dec, 23:59 UTC
All fixed wing aircraft arriving on runway 13 must make a 180-degree clockwise turn at the end of the runway. This is due to work in progress at taxiway H. Exit at taxiway D if able.
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ALL FIXED WING AIRCRAFT ARRIVING RWY 13 MUST MAKE A 180-DEGREE CLOCKWISE TURN AT END OF RUNWAY DUE TO WORK IN PROGRESS AT TWY H. EXIT AT TWY D IF ABLE.
M1319/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610301502 C) 2612162359 E) ALL FIXED WING AIRCRAFT ARRIVING RWY 13 MUST MAKE A 180-DEGREE CLOCKWISE TURN AT END OF RUNWAY DUE TO WORK IN PROGRESS AT TWY H. EXIT AT TWY D IF ABLE.
- NoticeFuelM1300/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Spot 9 at Ellsworth AFB is unusable for refueling operations.
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SPOT 9 UNUSABLE FOR REFUELING OPERATIONS
M1300/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QFUXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610281947 C) 2611302359 E) SPOT 9 UNUSABLE FOR REFUELING OPERATIONS
- NoticeFuelM1299/26· until 30 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Spot 1 at Ellsworth AFB is unusable for hotpit refueling operations.
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SPOT 1 UNUSABLE FOR HOTPIT REFUELING OPERATIONS
M1299/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QFUXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610281946 C) 2611302359 E) SPOT 1 UNUSABLE FOR HOTPIT REFUELING OPERATIONS
- NoticeTaxiwayM1245/26· until 15 Jan, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway Alpha North and taxiway Golf are open.
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TWY ALPHA NORTH AND TWY GOLF ARE OPEN
M1245/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QMXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610191719 C) 2701152359 E) TWY ALPHA NORTH AND TWY GOLF ARE OPEN
- NoticeTaxiway: limited toM1230/26· until 16 Nov, 23:59 UTC
Taxiway (TWY) A between taxiway F and taxiway D is restricted to aircraft with wingspans of 137 feet or less. There is an obstruction 119 feet north of the taxilane A centerline.
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TWY A BETWEEN TWY F AND TWY D RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 137' OR LESS. OBSTRUCTION 119' NORTH OF TAXILANE A CENTERLINE.
M1230/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QMXLT/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610151422 C) 2611162359 E) TWY A BETWEEN TWY F AND TWY D RESTRICTED TO AIRCRAFT WITH WINGSPANS OF 137' OR LESS. OBSTRUCTION 119' NORTH OF TAXILANE A CENTERLINE.
- NoticeOtherM1214/26· until 31 Dec, 23:59 UTC
A 120 ft crane is located at the airport. Its maximum height is 150 ft. It is flagged while in use and lighted during nighttime operations.
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120' CRANE LOCATED AT 44° 8'53.75"N, 103° 6'1.76"W. MAX HEIGHT 150'. FLAGGED WHILE IN USE AND LIGHTED DURING VFR/NIGHTIME OPERATIONS
M1214/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610131455 C) 2612312359 E) 120' CRANE LOCATED AT 44° 8'53.75"N, 103° 6'1.76"W. MAX HEIGHT 150'. FLAGGED WHILE IN USE AND LIGHTED DURING VFR/NIGHTIME OPERATIONS
- NoticeTACANM1161/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The RCA TACAN system (a navigation system) is unusable in the azimuth/distance ranges 321-013, 023-067, 077-117, 135-240, and 250-306 beyond 25 nautical miles.
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RCA TAC AZM/DME UNUSABLE 321-013, 023-067, 077-117, 135-240, & 250-306 BYD 25 NM
M1161/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QNNGH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610021440 C) 2612302359 E) RCA TAC AZM/DME UNUSABLE 321-013, 023-067, 077-117, 135-240, & 250-306 BYD 25 NM
- NoticeTACANM1159/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The RCA TACAN system (a navigation system) is unusable in the azimuth ranges 067-077 and 013-023 beyond 25 nautical miles and below 6000 feet.
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RCA TAC AZM 067-077 & 013-023 UNUSABLE BYD 25NM BLO 6000
M1159/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QNNGH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610021439 C) 2612302359 E) RCA TAC AZM 067-077 & 013-023 UNUSABLE BYD 25NM BLO 6000
- NoticeTACANM1157/26· until 30 Dec, 23:59 UTC
The RCA TACAN system (a navigation system) is unusable in the azimuth range 240-250.
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RCA TAC AZM 240-250 UNUSABLE.
M1157/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QNNGH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2610021438 C) 2612302359 E) RCA TAC AZM 240-250 UNUSABLE.
For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date. Explanations and expanded abbreviations are generated automatically. The original text is authoritative. Source: FAA NOTAM Management Service (SWIM).
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KRCA airport FAQ
Are there any restrictions at Rapid City airport (KRCA) today?
There are currently 15 valid NOTAMs for Rapid City (KRCA). According to NOTAM, at least one runway or the aerodrome itself is closed. Affected: Aerodrome: closed; Aerodrome control tower: hours of service are now; Apron; Other: out of service. 2 more NOTAMs start in the coming days. For information only, not for flight planning or operational use. Always rely on an official pre-flight briefing. This list may be incomplete or out of date.
What is the weather at Rapid City airport (KRCA)?
According to the latest weather report for KRCA (METAR, 03 Nov, 05:40 UTC): Poor visibility, instrument conditions (IFR). Wind 26 kt (48 km/h) from north-northwest (340°), gusts up to 38 kt, visibility 10 km or more, temperature 6 °C (dew point 4 °C). For information only, not for flight planning. Weather can change quickly; always rely on official reports.
How long are the runways at Rapid City airport (KRCA)?
Rapid City (KRCA) has one runway: runway 13/31 with 4,114 m (13,497 ft), concrete.
What are the radio frequencies at Rapid City airport (KRCA)?
Frequencies at KRCA: Tower 126.05 MHz, Ground 121.8 MHz and ATIS 120.625 MHz. For information only. Always rely on the published AIP.
What are the airport codes of Ellsworth Air Force Base?
The ICAO code is KRCA and the IATA code is RCA. ICAO codes are used by air traffic control and pilots, e.g. in flight plans; IATA codes appear on tickets and baggage tags.
What is the elevation of KRCA airport?
Ellsworth Air Force Base sits at 3,276 ft (999 m) above sea level. Local time zone: America/Denver.
Can I fly to KRCA by private jet?
Whether a private jet can operate into Ellsworth Air Force Base depends on runway length, opening hours, customs and immigration rules as well as slot and handling availability, among other things. PrivJet checks this with the operating carrier for every request.
Are there empty legs from or to KRCA?
There are currently 1 empty legs departing from and 1 arriving at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Empty legs are repositioning flights at heavily reduced prices; the list is updated several times a day.