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KRKS
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Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

KRKS / RKS

Rock Springs, US

Last Updated

Sep 16, 00:54 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units

Time

Temp

Wind

Last Updated

00:54Z

🌙 Night

VFR

Flight Rules

20°C

Temperature

Dewpoint: -3°C

16kt

270° G23kt

10 SM

Visibility

∞

Ceiling

Unlimited

30.17

QNH (inHg)

Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KRKS 160054Z AUTO 27016G23KT 10SM SCT090 20/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 30031/0011 SLP151 T02001033

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft

9,000ft

6,000ft

3,000ft

Ground

Field Elev: 6,764ft

SCT 9,000ft AGL

⛅

SCT

Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)

9,000ft

AGL (Above Ground)

15,764ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH

30.17 inHg

Sea Level Pressure

For altitude above MSL

QFE

23.51 inHg

Field Pressure

Height above aerodrome (6,764 ft)

Pressure Alt

6,514 ft

QNE Reference

Standard: 29.92 inHg

Density Altitude: 8,737 ft

ISA Deviation: +18.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF

TAF KRKS 152320Z 1600/1624 27015G25KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 FM160200 28009KT P6SM FEW080 BKN190 FM160600 08006KT P6SM BKN100 FM160930 10006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT050 OVC150 FM161600 10006KT P6SM SCT080 OVC150 FM162000 30008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN180 PROB30 1621/1624 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB

Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)

01:52Z BASE

+0h

VFR 270° 15kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 14,000ft

02:00Z FM160200

+1h

VFR 280° 9kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 19,000ft

06:00Z FM160600

+5h

VFR 80° 6kt

Visibility: >6SM

Ceiling: 10,000ft

09:00Z FM160930

+8h

VFR 100° 6kt

Visibility: 6SM

Ceiling: 15,000ft

Light Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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• Historical data from past 24 hours
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• Data updated with each new METAR report

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Airport Runway Layout

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RKS

27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway	Length	Width	Surface	Heading	Wind Component
03/21	5,223 ft	75 ft	ASP	45°	↓ 11.3kt • ↔ 11.3kt 135° angle
✈️ 09/27 Active: 27	10,000 ft	150 ft	ASP	103°	↑ 16.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt 0° angle

🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions

⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component

↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KRKS

IATA Code: RKS

Type: medium airport

Status: active

Elevation: 6,764 ft MSL

Location

City: Rock Springs

Country: US

Latitude: 41.594200°

Longitude: -109.065001°

Time Zone: Etc/GMT7

Runway Information

Runway 03/21

Length: 5,223 ft

Width: 75 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

Runway 09/27

Length: 10,000 ft

Width: 150 ft

Surface: ASP

ILS: No

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• Operating hours: 24/7

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About Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (KRKS/RKS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Rock Springs, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 6,764 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03/21, 09/27) with ASP 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.