1
Runway
18
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
ICAO
KRCA
FAA
RCA
Elevation
3,276.3 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
18
Tower
Yes
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
44.145, -103.104
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
3,276.3 ft MSL
Control Tower
Yes
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
4,500 ft MSL
ARTCC
DENVER
Coordinates
44.1451, -103.1036
Ownership
Air Force
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Nearby Weather Cameras
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| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 13 / 31 | 13,497 ft | 300 ft | CONC | HIGH | - | 73 |
Frequencies
| Type | Frequency | Name | Call Sign | Use | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APCH/P | 259.1 | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | APCH/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| APCH/P DEP/P | 119.5 | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | APCH/P DEP/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| ATIS | 269.9 | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | ATIS | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| ATIS | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | ATIS | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| COMD POST | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | COMD POST | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| CRAWFORD RCAG | XXX.XXX | CRAWFORDAPCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON 127.95/338.2 (CRAWFORD RCAG) WHEN ELLSWORTH APCH (RCA) CLSD. | ELLSWORTH | CRAWFORD RCAG | - |
| CRAWFORD RCAG | XXX.XXX | CRAWFORDAPCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON 127.95/338.2 (CRAWFORD RCAG) WHEN ELLSWORTH APCH (RCA) CLSD. | ELLSWORTH | CRAWFORD RCAG | - |
| DEP/P | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | DEP/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | EMERG | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| EMERG | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | EMERG | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | GND/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| GND/P | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | GND/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | LCL/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| LCL/P | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | LCL/P | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| PMSV METRO | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFBFULL SVC AVBL 1430-2300Z++ 28 OSS DSN 385-1042, C605-385-1042, ALTN SVC AVBL SCOTT AFB 15 OWS DSN 618-256-3663, C618-256-2165. | ELLSWORTH | PMSV METRO | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| PTD | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFBFULL SVC AVBL 1430-2300Z++ DSN 385-1052, C605-385-1052. | ELLSWORTH | PTD | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
| RCA TACAN | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH | - | RCA TACAN | - |
| SOF | XXX.XXX | ELLSWORTH AFB | ELLSWORTH | SOF | 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, |
Airport Remarks
- CAUTION: HI POTENTIAL FOR MID-AIR COLLISION EXISTS WITH ACFT FR RAPID CITY ARPT LCTD APRX 6.5 NM SE OF ARPT.
- JASU: (AM32A-95) (A/M32A-86)
- OIL: O-132-133-148
- SERVICE - TRAN ALERT- SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS. FLEET SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS
- RSTD: 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. PPR ALL FULL STOP ACFT CTC BASE OPS NO EARLIER THAN 72 HR PRIOR TO ETA. FAX DSN 675-1053, C605-385-1053.
- MISC: INBD VIP CODE 7 OR HI, CTC RAYMOND 33 15 MIN PRIOR TO BLOCK TIME WITH NAME, RANK AND PURPOSE OF VISIT.
- FM OBS POINT WX TECHNICIANS UNABLE TO SEE THE TDZ OF BOTH RYS.
- RSTD: PPR MIN 24 HR NTC, CTC DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
- GLOBAL STRIKE COMD RSRS APPLIED TO GLOBAL STRIKE COMD ONLY
- EXTV GENERAL AVN AND COML TFC IN VCNTY OF RAPID CITY ARPT 6.5 NM SE OF ARPT.
- CSTMS/AG/IMG: LTD TO US DOD ACFT ONLY; AVBL WITH 24 HR NOTICE. IMG SERVICE UNAVBL FOR NON-DOD PERS. CTC 28 OSS/OSAA, DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
- RSTD: AIRCREW SHOULD AVOID BEAR BUTTE, DEFINED BY THE RCA 317/25 FIX, BY FLYING NO LOWER THAN 10,000 FT MSL WITHIN 2NM.
- FUEL: A++. HOT REFUEL AVBL TO B-1 AND EA-18 ACFT ONLY.
- CAUTION: MIGRATORY BIRD ACT BASH (PHASE II) MAY AND AUG-OCT OR ACTIVE VIA NOTAM. DEER HAZ, RPT ANY ACT TO TWR/PTD.
- COMSEC ISSUING AND CLASSIFIED MATERIAL STORAGE UNAVBL FROM AMOPS, CTC COMD POST FOR STORAGE.
- MISC: TRAN ACFT REQ FOR APCH AND PATTERN WORK, RQR 24 HR NTC, CTC OPS DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
- OPR 1400-0730Z++ MON-THUR; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. CLSD WKENDS, HOL AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
- PRIM FREQ 311.0.
- MISC: WX STN AUGMENTS FOR VIS AT OR BELOW 3 SM WHEN NEEDEDED. VIS LTD NE TO SE DUE TO BLDGS.
- VERIFY POWDER RIVER TRAINING COMPLEX STATUS BEFORE FILING IFR FPL" VIA SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE SITE: HTTPS://SUA.FAA.GOV/SUA/
- WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- LGT: RWY 31 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING FIRST CNTRLN BARRETTE PRIOR TO THLD.
- MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LVL OF SVC (RED) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 AND USAF VEH SETS 5-6. REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 AND USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL AND USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
- AIRFIELD LIGHTING ONLY AVAILABLE DURING TWR HOURS.
- TPA: RECTANGULAR 4500 FT MSL, 5000 FT MSL OVHD, AVOID OVFT OF BASE PROPER WHEN CRC TO LDG.
- CLSD WKND, HOLS AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD (GSC) DOWN DAYS.
- BASE OPS V675-1052/2861.
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ABERDEEN
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KENNEBEC
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KRCA Operational Overview
Location & Facility
ELLSWORTH AFB (KRCA) is a military airport restricted to private use located in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3,276.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 44.1451°N, 103.1036°W.
Runways
ELLSWORTH AFB has 1 runway. The longest runway (13/31) measures 13,497 feet by 300 feet with a conc surface.
Communications & Operations
ELLSWORTH AFB is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 269.9 MHz. A total of 18 communication frequencies are published for this facility.
Weather Cameras
2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ELLSWORTH AFB, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KRCA?
KRCA is the ICAO identifier for ELLSWORTH AFB, a public-use airport located in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, United States.
How many runways does ELLSWORTH AFB have?
ELLSWORTH AFB (KRCA) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of KRCA?
The field elevation of ELLSWORTH AFB is 3,276.3 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at KRCA?
No fuel types are currently listed for ELLSWORTH AFB. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
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Where is ELLSWORTH AFB located?
ELLSWORTH AFB (KRCA) is located in RAPID CITY, South Dakota, United States, at an elevation of 3,276.3 ft MSL.
Does KRCA have weather cameras?
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