Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Plan a trip involving Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
KRCA - Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
ICAO Code: KRCA · IATA Code: RCA
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Medium airport
Scheduled passenger service is not listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
13,497 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
3,276 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA) as a medium airport in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, serving the Rapid City area. Its source identifiers are RCA, KRCA. The source does not mark scheduled passenger service, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for KRCA
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 13,497 feet and a field elevation of 3,276 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving KRCA
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident KRCA. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that KRCA accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from KRCA | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA)OurAirports record for KRCA | This airport | 13,497 ft |
| Rapid City Regional Airport (KRAP)OurAirports record for KRAP | 7.3 mi | 8,701 ft |
| Infinity Landing Airport (SD25)OurAirports record for US-8376 | 8.9 mi | 5,000 ft |
| Sturgis Municipal Airport (K49B)OurAirports record for K49B | 23.1 mi | 5,100 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the KRCA source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
Cite this airport guide
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Jet Partners. Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/RCA#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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