KRCA (RCA) Ellsworth Air Force Base — Charts, Approach Plates & Operations
12 official charts for Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA / RCA) — airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures, SIDs, STARs, and operational information for pilots.
KRCA Airport Charts & Approach Plates
Official charts for Ellsworth Air Force Base published by the national aviation authority. Updated every 28 days per AIRAC cycle. All links open the official PDF source in a new tab.
Airport Diagrams 1
Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP) 4
Takeoff Minimums 1
Additional Charts 6
- KRCA 00343htz13.pdf PDF
- KRCA 00343htz31.pdf PDF
- KRCA 00343ty13.pdf PDF
- KRCA 00343ty31.pdf PDF
- KRCA 00343ta.pdf PDF
- KRCA 00343ellsworth.pdf PDF
Airport Operations
Ellsworth Air Force Base is a private use military facility requiring prior permission (PPR) with minimum 24 hour notice. The airport operates Monday-Friday with limited weekend operations and is closed on holidays and Global Strike Command down days. High potential for mid-air collision exists with aircraft from Rapid City Airport located approximately 6.5 NM southeast.
Fuel & Services
- Fuel Available
- No
- Operating Hours
- 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN, GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS, & HOL
NONE
Parking & Handling
Published Approach Procedures
Special Procedures
PPR ALL FULL STOP ACFT CTC BASE OPS NO EARLIER THAN 72 HR PRIOR TO ETA. INBD VIP CODE 7 OR HI, CTC RAYMOND 33 15 MIN PRIOR TO BLOCK TIME WITH NAME, RANK AND PURPOSE OF VISIT. ALL ACFT MAINT AT OR ABV 7700 FT & 2640 FT HORIZONTAL SEPARATION IN THE IMMED VCNTY OF MT. RUSHMORE; AVOID DEVILS TWR BY 5 NM
PPL / GA Operations
Private use only - military facility. PPR required minimum 24 hours notice. High collision potential with Rapid City Airport traffic 6.5 NM SE. Maintain 7700 ft altitude and 2640 ft horizontal separation near Mt. Rushmore, avoid Devils Tower by 5 NM. Traffic pattern is left for both runway ends. Airfield lighting only available during tower hours.
Source: AIP data extracted Apr 8, 2026. Always verify with official AIP before flight. View source
Radio Frequencies
7 frequenciesUsage Instructions:
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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Access Information:
Freely accessible online
Access details: Public
Frequently Asked Questions
How many charts are available for KRCA (RCA) Ellsworth Air Force Base?
We list 12 official charts for KRCA, including airport diagrams, instrument approach procedures (IAP), SIDs, STARs, and visual approaches sourced directly from the official AIP.
Where can I find instrument approach plates for KRCA?
All instrument approach procedures (IAP) for KRCA (RCA) Ellsworth Air Force Base are available on this page, linking directly to the official PDF charts published by the aviation authority. These include ILS, RNAV/GPS, VOR and LOC approaches for all runways.
Are the charts for KRCA free?
Yes, all chart links on this page point to official free sources including FAA d-TPP, EUROCONTROL eAIPs, and national aviation authority publications. No subscription required.
How often are charts updated?
Official charts follow the AIRAC cycle and are updated every 28 days. The links on this page always point to the current effective cycle from the official source.