Southwest Wyoming's gateway serving the Green River Basin region.
Location
Rock Springs, United States
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (IATA: RKS, ICAO: KRKS) is a public airport located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, serving the greater Sweetwater County area. It provides essential air service connections for residents, energy industry workers, and visitors to the region's vast natural landscapes.
The airport serves as a critical transportation hub for the energy-rich Green River Basin, supporting the oil, natural gas, and trona mining industries that dominate the local economy. Commercial service connects Rock Springs to major hub airports, enabling onward travel across the country.
Operated by Sweetwater County, the airport has received federal Essential Air Service (EAS) subsidies, which help maintain scheduled commercial airline service to this relatively remote Wyoming community.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building with limited gates serving its commercial and general aviation operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis connecting the airport to Rock Springs and the nearby city of Green River.
Airlines here
SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express, has provided commercial service at RKS, connecting Rock Springs to Denver International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport is located at an elevation of approximately 6,760 feet above sea level.
- ›It receives Essential Air Service (EAS) federal subsidies to maintain commercial connectivity.
- ›The airport serves Sweetwater County, one of Wyoming's most economically significant counties due to energy production.
- ›Rock Springs and neighboring Green River together form the primary population center served by the airport.
- ›The airport has two runways supporting both commercial and general aviation traffic.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
