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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -13° - -2° -12° 11 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.4h
February Poor -11° - 1° -9° 10 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.9 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.5h
March Acceptable -7° - 6° -4° 13 mm partly cloudy 60% 3.5 m/s 1.0 high 11.8h
April Good -3° - 12° 1° 19 mm partly cloudy 54% 3.9 m/s 1.5 very high 13.2h
May Very Good 2° - 18° 8° 29 mm partly cloudy 49% 3.8 m/s 2.0 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 6° - 24° 15° 24 mm some cloud 38% 3.6 m/s 2.4 extreme 15.0h
July Ideal 10° - 28° 19° 20 mm some cloud 34% 3.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 9° - 27° 18° 17 mm some cloud 36% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.7h
September Excellent 3° - 22° 13° 21 mm mostly sunny 41% 3.1 m/s 1.5 high 12.3h
October Very Good -2° - 15° 4° 18 mm some cloud 52% 3.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable -9° - 5° -5° 12 mm partly cloudy 63% 2.9 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
December Poor -12° - -1° -11° 12 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.1h

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