KRCA -- Ellsworth Afb
Rapid City, SD, US
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Airport Communications
| ATIS: | 120.625 (269.9) |
|---|---|
| ELLSWORTH TOWER: | 126.05 (253.5) |
| ELLSWORTH GROUND: | 121.8 (275.8) |
| ELLSWORTH APPROACH: | 119.5 (259.1) |
| ELLSWORTH DEPARTURE: | (289.4) |
| EMERG: | 121.5 (243.0) |
| COMD POST: | (321.0) |
| PMSV METRO: | (375.775) |
| PTD: | (372.2) |
| SOF: | (311.0) |
| ASOS at RAP (6.3 S): | 118.525, 605-223-0202 |
| AWOS-3P at 49B (20.3 NW): | 119.275, 605-347-3356 |
| ASOS at CUT (33.2 SW): | 120.0, 605-206-3961 |
- Radar - see terminal flip for radar minima.
- Approach/Departure control service provided by denver ARTCC (ZDV) on 127.95/338.2 (crawford RCAG) when ellsworth approach (RCA) closed.
Runways
Runway 13/31
| Dimensions | 13497 x 300 feet / 4114 x 91 meters | |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Concrete | |
| Edge Lighting | High Intensity | |
| Runway 13 | Runway 31 | |
| Coordinates | N44°9.53' / W103°7.24' | N44°7.88' / W103°5.18' |
| Elevation | 3276.3 | 3178.5 |
| Traffic Pattern | Left | Left |
| Runway Heading | 138° True | 318° True |
| Markings | Precision Instrument in good condition | Precision Instrument in good condition |
| Glide Slope Indicator | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) | P4L (3° Glide Path Angle) |
| RVR Equipment | Touchdown | Touchdown |
| Approach Lights | ALSF-I | ALSF-I |
| REIL | No | No |
Facility Information
Location
| Coordinates | N44°8.71' / W103°6.21' |
|---|---|
| Location | Located 5 miles SW of Rapid City, SD. |
| Elevation | 3276.3 feet MSL |
| Magnetic Variation | 8° E |
| Traffic Pattern Altitude | 4500 ft |
Operations
| Airport Use | Private use |
|---|---|
| Activation Date | November 1938 |
| Status | Operational |
| Control Tower | Yes |
| Seg-Circle | No |
| Beacon | SWG — (Lighted Land Airport) |
| Lighting Schedule | SEE RMK |
| A.R.T.C.C. | DENVER |
|---|---|
| F.S.S. | HURON |
| NOTAMs Facility | RAP (NOTAM-D available) |
| Sectional Chart | CHEYENNE |
| Airspace Analysis | NOT ANALYZED |
| Attendance | ALL/MON-THU/1400-0730Z++; ALL/FRI/1400-0100Z++ |
| Airspace | CLASS D SVC 1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN, GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS & HOL; OTHER TIMES CLASS E |
Ownership
| Ownership | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Owner |
U.S. AIR FORCE
44TH CSG, ELLSWORTH AFB
RAPID CITY, SD 57706
|
| Manager |
BASE OPERATIONS
44TH CSG, ELLSWORTH AFB
RAPID CITY, SD 57706
605-385-1052
|
Services Available
| Airframe Repair | MAJOR |
|---|---|
| Engine Repair | MAJOR |
| Bulk Oxygen | LOW |
Remarks
- Caution: HI potential for MID-AIR collision exists with aircraft FR rapid city airport located aprx 6.5 NM southeast of airport.
- Jasu: (AM32A-95) (A/M32A-86)
- Oil: O-132-133-148
- Tran alert: service available 1300-2200Z++ MON-FRI; Closed SAT, SUN, HOL, and global strike comd down days. Fleet service unavailable.
- Restricted: all aircraft maintenance at or above 7700 ft & 2640 ft horizontal separation in the immed vcnty of MT. Rushmore; Avoid devils tower by 5 NM. Prior permission required all full stop aircraft contact base operations no earlier than 72 hour prior to ETA. Fax DSN 675-1053, C605-385-1053.
- Miscellaneous: inbd VIP code 7 or HI, contact raymond 33 15 minimum prior to block time with name, rank and purpose of visit.
- From OBS point weather technicians unable to see the TDZ of both runways.
- Restricted: prior permission required minimum 24 hour NTC, contact DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
- Global strike comd rsrs applied to global strike comd only
- Extv general AVN and coml traffic in vcnty of rapid city airport 6.5 NM southeast of airport.
- Cstms/AG/IMG: LTD to US DOD aircraft only; Available with 24 hour notice. IMG service unavailable for NON-DOD pers. Contact 28 OSS/Osaa, DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
- Restricted: 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 available to B-1 and EA-18 aircraft only.
- Caution: migratory bird ACT bash (phase II) may and AUG-OCT or active via NOTAM. Deer HAZ, RPT any ACT to tower/PTD.
- Comsec issuing and classified material storage unavailable from amops, contact comd post for storage.
- Miscellaneous: tran aircraft require for approach and pattern work, RQR 24 hour NTC, contact operations DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
- Operate 1400-0730Z++ MON-THUR; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. Closed wkends, HOL and global strike comd down days.
- Prim frequency 311.0.
- Miscellaneous: weather STN augments for visibility at or below 3 SM when neededed. Visibility LTD northeast to southeast due to bldgs.
- "Verify powder river training complex status before filing IFR FPL" via special use airspace site: https://SUA.FAA.GOV/SUA/"
- When the control tower is closed, for clearance delivery contact denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.
- Light: runway 31 nonstandard ALSF-1, missing first three centerline barrettes furthest from threshold.
- Miscellaneous: ARFF critical level service (yellow) for all nfpa CAT and USAF VEH sets. Contact FD C6053851113 for further information.
- Airfield lighting only available during tower hours.
- Traffic pattern altitude: rectangular 4500 ft MSL, 5000 ft MSL ovhd, avoid ovft of base proper when CRC to landing.
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