Ellsworth Air Force Base

KRCA / RCA

Rapid City, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 07:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
07:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
14kt
360°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
30.11
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRCA 160755Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM FEW160 17/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01740098 PWINO $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,276ft
FEW 16,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
16,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,276ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
30.11 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
26.89 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,276 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,086 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 4,112 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.6°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RCA
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
13,497 ft 300 ft CON 138°
↑ 9.0kt ↔ 10.7kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Ellsworth Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRCA
IATA Code: RCA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,276 ft MSL

Location

City: Rapid City
Country: US
Latitude: 44.145000°
Longitude: -103.103996°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 13,497 ft
Width: 300 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Ellsworth Air Force Base

Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA/RCA) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Rapid City, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 3,276 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (13/31) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.