Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)
Medium airport · Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KRAP |
| IATA | RAP |
| Elevation | 3,204 ft (977 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°2'43" W 103°3'25" 44.04530, -103.05700 |
| Location | Rapid City, South Dakota, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,601 ft (1098 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 8,701 ft (2652 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Rapid City Regional Airport at a glance
Rapid City Regional Airport is a medium airport in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, known to airline systems as RAP. The field elevation of 3,204 ft (977 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KRAP are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 8,701 ft (2652 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KRAP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rapid City Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Air Force Base | KRCA | 12 km (6 NM) |
| Chadron Municipal Airport | KCDR | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport | KGCC | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Alliance Municipal Airport | KAIA | 223 km (120 NM) |
| Pierre Regional Airport | KPIR | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rapid City Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,204 ft field elevation of Rapid City Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rapid City Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rapid City Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rapid City Regional Airport is KRAP, and its IATA code is RAP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rapid City Regional Airport above sea level?
Rapid City Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 3,204 feet (977 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rapid City Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.0453, -103.0570 — in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ellsworth Air Force Base, about 12 km away.
Does KRAP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KRAP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rapid City Regional Airport?
Rapid City Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,701 ft (2652 m) with a CON surface.