Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Rock Springs · United StatesICAO KRKS
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) is an airport serving Rock Springs, United States, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 41° 35' 39.1" N, 109° 3' 54.0" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 6,764 feet (2,062 meters) above sea level. With 3 direct destinations served by 2 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Denver (GMT-6).
Airport Details
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Airlines Operating at RKS
2 active airlines serving Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport.
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernal Regional Airport | VEL | Vernal | United States | 133 km |
| Riverton Regional Airport | RIW | Riverton WY | United States | 171 km |
| Yampa Valley Airport | HDN | Hayden | United States | 198 km |
| Yellowstone Regional Airport | COD | Cody | United States | 325 km |
| Grand Junction Regional Airport | GJT | Grand Junction | United States | 278 km |
| Ogden Hinckley Airport | OGD | Ogden | United States | 250 km |
| Worland Municipal Airport | WRL | Worland | United States | 279 km |
| Canyonlands Field | CNY | Moab | United States | 321 km |
Other Airports in United States
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 35' 39.1" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 109° 3' 54.0" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 41.594200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -109.065001
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Denver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-6
- Current Local Time
- 11:34 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 6,764 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 2,062 m
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