Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – RKS Rock Springs
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport with code RKS is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Rock Springs is located in the county of Sweet Water. The airport is owned by the local government and it is being operated by Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport Board. The board is composed of five members - two from Rock Springs and three from Sweetwater. Currently, the airport is served by United Express. It has two flights daily going to Denver. The airport is also the owner of Sweetwater Aviation which provides all services of the airport. The facility falls under the category of primary commercial service airport.
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The airport is covering the area of about 1,242 acres of land. It has an elevation of 6,765 feet above sea level. The facility has two runways made from asphalt. One is about 10,000 by 150 feet and the other one 5,228 by 75 feet. The airport was the first facility in Wyoming that utilizes renewable energy as a power source. Green River and Little America are two cities being served by the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Homewood Suites by Hilton Rock Springs is a 3-star hotel that is about 30 minutes away from the airport. Guests can utilize the indoor pool and fitness center. The Suites are roomy with living rooms, sofa beds, dining areas, and fully equipped kitchen. Clarion Hotel in Hot Springs is about 35 minutes away from the airport. The indoor pool is one of the amenities of a three-story hotel.
