Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

Airport Airport

IATA Code
RKS
ICAO Code
KRKS
Airport Type
Medium Airport
Class
Unknown

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (Rock Springs‑Sweetwater County) is a regional commercial airport serving Rock Springs and the surrounding Sweetwater County area. The airport operates from a single public terminal with parking and car‑hire services available.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
Elevation: 2061 m
41.5942, -109.0650

Getting to and From Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport #

Common options to reach Rock Springs are taxi, rideshare (where available) and rental car; the drive to downtown is typically under 20 minutes. On‑site parking makes driving a convenient choice for many travellers.

Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport #

The terminal provides basic services: check‑in counters, restrooms, seating and limited food/beverage options. Wi‑Fi availability may be provided but can be limited; charging points are available in public areas. Accessibility services are provided-contact your carrier for assistance.

Tips for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport #

  • Allow ~10-20 minutes to Rock Springs - the airport is a short drive from the city; taxis and rental cars are common.
  • Check winter road and weather conditions - operations can be affected by seasonal weather.
  • On-site parking is convenient for short-term stays.

Weather & Climate near Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport #

Climate

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -13°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 19 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-13° -2°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-11°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-7°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 12°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 18°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
18°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
24°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
10° 28°
34%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
27°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
22°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2° 15°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-9°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-12° -1°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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