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KRCA
ICAO KRCAIATA RCALocal RCA
ELLSWORTH AFB
PrivatePVT

5 miles SW of RAPID CITY, SD, US
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Status
Operational
Coordinates
44° 08' 42"N 103° 06' 13"W
Elevation
3276' MSL
Pattern Alt
7776' MSL
Mag Variation
7°E
Declination
8°E
Fuel
None Listed
FSS
HURON (HON)
Sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Data Effective
6/11/26-7/9/26
KRCA VFR
2:55 PM MDT  
Overcast 4,200'
10sm
65°F
53°F
30.02"Hg
170° 11kts
AO2A SLP157 60000 T01820117 57012
METAR KRCA 252055Z 17011KT 10SM OVC042 18/12 A3002 RMK AO2A SLP157 60000 T01820117 57012
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Weather and Advisory

ATIS 120.625
Hours: SAME AS ATCT HRS.

Ground

ELLSWORTH GROUND 121.8
1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN, GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS, & HOL.

Tower

ELLSWORTH TOWER 126.05
1400-0730Z++ MON-THU, 1400-0100Z++ FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN, GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS, & HOL.

Approach

ELLSWORTH APPROACH 119.5

Departure

ELLSWORTH DEPARTURE 119.5

Center

ELLSWORTH CENTER 127.95
LOW, APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON 127.95/338.2 (CRAWFORD RCAG) WHEN ELLSWORTH APCH (RCA) CLSD.

Emergency

Emergency 121.5

Terminal Area Forecast

KRCA
Thu, 6/25 1:00 PM MDT
Thu, 6/25 1:00 PM MDT - Fri, 6/26 7:00 PM MDT
VFR
1:00 PM MDT - 4:00 PM MDT
Showers in vicinity
Overcast 4,000'
6sm
30.06"Hg
140° 12kts
Light Turbulence: 2,000 - 5,000'
MVFR
Becoming 4:00 PM MDT - 9:00 PM MDT
Light Showers and Rain
Overcast 3,000'
Broken 1,500'
5.59sm
29.97"Hg
150° 10kts
Gusts 15kts
MVFR
Temporary 7:00 PM MDT - 9:00 PM MDT
Thunderstorm in vicinity
Overcast 1,000'
N/A
140° 15kts
Gusts 25kts
MVFR
Becoming 9:00 PM MDT - 1:00 AM MDT
Overcast 1,200'
6sm
29.94"Hg
140° 9kts
IFR
Becoming 1:00 AM MDT - 8:00 AM MDT
Mist and Showers in vicinity
Overcast 1,500'
Broken 700'
3.73sm
29.88"Hg
150° 9kts
MVFR
Becoming 8:00 AM MDT - 7:00 PM MDT
Overcast 4,000'
Broken 1,500'
6sm
29.79"Hg
160° 15kts
Gusts 25kts
Light Turbulence: 2,000 - 3,000'
TAF KRCA 251900Z 2519/2701 14012KT 9999 VCSH OVC040 510005 QNH3006INS
   BECMG 2522/2523 15010G15KT 9000 -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 QNH2996INS
   TEMPO 2601/2603 14015G25KT VCTS OVC010CB
   BECMG 2603/2604 14009KT 9999 NSW OVC012 QNH2993INS
   BECMG 2607/2608 15009KT 6000 BR VCSH BKN007 OVC015 QNH2988INS
   BECMG 2614/2615 16015G25KT 9999 NSW BKN015 OVC040 510003 QNH2980INS TX18/2521Z TN14/2609Z
KRCA
EffectiveExpiresCategoryNOTAM
Military
6/25/26
1305Z
6/25/26
2359Z
GRASS MOWING OPERATIONS UP TO THE EDGE OF, BUT NOT ON, RUNWAY 13/31.
6/25/26
1212Z
6/25/26
2359Z
CAUTION: MEN AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING WITHIN 100FT OF RWY 13/31 ADJ TWY HOTEL. MAXIMUM EQUIPMENT HEIGHT 20FT.
6/25/26
0500Z
6/25/26
0630Z
Services!KRCA M0677/26 RCA SVC ATC TWR CLSD 2606250500-2606250630
6/25/26
0500Z
6/25/26
0630Z
M0676/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QFALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2606250500 C) 2606250630 E) AERODROME CLSD
6/24/26
0503Z
7/31/26
2359Z
M0673/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2606240503 C) 2607312359 E) TWY CENTERLINES MISSING RETROREFLECTIVITY: TWY B HOLDING AREA, AND 70 ROW.
6/24/26
0502Z
6/27/26
0502Z
M0672/26 NOTAMC M0487/26
6/16/26
1224Z
6/30/26
2359Z
AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING CAPABILITY (ARFF) REDUCED LEVEL OF SERVICE (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 AND AIR FORCE VEHICLE SETS 5-6. OPTIMUM LEVEL OF SERVICE (GREEN) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 AND AIR VEHICLE SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE ON WEEKDAYS EXCLUDING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CONTACT FD AT COMM +1-605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
6/15/26
1616Z
9/11/26
2359Z
ALL FIXED WING AIRCRAFT ARRIVING RWY 13 MUST MAKE A 180-DEGREE CLOCKWISE TURN AT END OF RUNWAY DUE TO WORK IN PROGRESS AT TWY H. EXIT AT TWY D IF ABLE.
6/10/26
1753Z
8/25/26
2359Z
M0611/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QXXXX/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2606101753 C) 2608252359 E) FLEET & LAV SERVICES UNAVAILABLE.
6/9/26
2133Z
7/24/26
2359Z
DOCK 93 CLOSED.
6/2/26
1200Z
6/27/26
0001Z
AerodromeAERODROME CRANE WORKING WITHIN 44°7'48.40 "N 103°5'51.76 "W, 44°7'41.47 "N 103°5'50.20 "W, 44°7'43.82 "N 103°5'22.77 "W, 44°7'50.56 "N 103°5'25.39 "W, MAX CRANE HEIGHT 100 FT AGL, WEST OF RWY 31 THRESHOLD. MONDA-SATURDAY 0600L-1800L(1200Z-0001Z)
5/29/26
1511Z
8/26/26
2359Z
AerodromeAERODROME OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY
5/29/26
1509Z
8/26/26
2359Z
M0540/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QMALC/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2605291509 C) 2608262359 E) DOCK 22 CLOSED
5/29/26
1504Z
8/26/26
2359Z
TaxiwayTAXIWAY A BETWEEN TAXIWAY F & TAXIWAY D RESTRICTED TO 28 BW/B-1 USE ONLY. OBSTRUCTION 119' NORTH OF TAXIWAY A CENTERLINE.
5/29/26
1500Z
8/26/26
2359Z
EDGE STRIPE MISSING ON TWY ALPHA FROM 60 ROW TO SOUTH APRON SPOT 17
5/29/26
1453Z
8/26/26
2359Z
40 ROW CLOSED
5/21/26
1336Z
8/14/26
2359Z
TRANSIENT ALERT HOURS OF OPERATION ARE 1300-2200Z MONDAY - FRIDAY.
5/19/26
1500Z
7/31/26
2359Z
RCA TAC AZM 067-077 & 013-023 UNUSABLE BYD 25NM BLO 6000.
5/19/26
1500Z
7/31/26
2359Z
RCA TAC AZM 240-250 UNUSABLE
5/19/26
1459Z
7/31/26
2359Z
RCA TAC AZM/DME UNUSABLE 321-013, 023-067, 077-117, 135-240, & 250-306 BYD 25 NM
5/13/26
1924Z
7/30/26
2359Z
Apron!KRCA M0459/26 RCA APRON 100 ROW CLSD 2605131924-2607302359
5/1/26
2216Z
7/29/26
2359Z
TaxiwayTWY ALPHA NORTH AND TWY GOLF ARE OPEN
5/1/26
2214Z
7/29/26
2359Z
TACAN GROUND CHECKPOINT AT APPROACH END 31 UNUSABLE
5/1/26
2212Z
7/29/26
2359Z
M0398/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QNNGH/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2605012212 C) 2607292359 E) TACAN GROUND CHECKPOINT AT APPROACH END 13 UNUSABLE
5/1/26
2209Z
7/29/26
2359Z
M0396/26 NOTAMN Q) ZDV/QFAHW/IV/NBO/A/000/999/4408N10306W005 A) KRCA B) 2605012209 C) 2607292359 E) CAUTION 3 FOOT TRENCH ADJ TO HAZ CARGO PAD SOUTHWEST SIDE MARKED BY LOW PROFILE BARRICADES.
5/1/26
1633Z
7/29/26
2359Z
TaxiwayTWY DELTA WEST CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION
4/30/26
2042Z
7/28/26
2359Z
AerodromeAERODROME LED OBSTRUCTION LIGHTS MAY AFFECT FLIR AND NVG.
Yes
MON-THU 1400-0730Z++
FRI 1400-0100Z++
CLSD WKND, HOLS AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD (GSC) DOWN DAYS.
U.S. AIR FORCE
44TH CSG, ELLSWORTH AFB
RAPID CITY, SD 57706
BASE OPERATIONS
44TH CSG, ELLSWORTH AFB
RAPID CITY, SD 57706
Phone: 605-385-1052
HURON FSS (HON)
Toll Free: 1-800-WX-BRIEF
RAP
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AIRFIELD LIGHTING ONLY AVAILABLE DURING TWR HOURS.
N/A
N/A
No
No
None
No
Major
Major
None
Low Pressure
None

Runway 13/31

13497 ft. x 300 ft.
 
CONC 
NONE 
HIGH 
73/R/C/W/T 
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  Runway 13 Runway 31
True Heading 138°318°
Traffic Pattern Left Left
Markings PIR PIR
Markings Condition GOOD GOOD
Latitude 44° 09' 32"N 44° 07' 53"N
Longitude 103° 07' 15"W 103° 05' 11"W
Elevation 3,276' 3,178'
Threshold Crossing Height 50 ft. AGL 54 ft. AGL
Visual Glide Path Angle 3° 3°
Visual Slope Indicator P4L P4L
Approach Lights ALSF1 ALSF1
Centerline Lights
Runway End Identifier Lights No No
A110-12OIL: O-132-133-148
A110-13SERVICE - TRAN ALERT- SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS. FLEET SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS
A110-14RSTD: ALL ACFT MAINT AT OR ABV 7700 FT & 2640 FT HORIZONTAL SEPARATION IN THE IMMED VCNTY OF MT. RUSHMORE; AVOID DEVILS TWR BY 5 NM. PPR ALL FULL STOP ACFT CTC BASE OPS NO EARLIER THAN 72 HR PRIOR TO ETA. FAX DSN 675-1053, C605-385-1053.
A110-19MISC: INBD VIP CODE 7 OR HI, CTC RAYMOND 33 15 MIN PRIOR TO BLOCK TIME WITH NAME, RANK AND PURPOSE OF VISIT.
A110-20FM OBS POINT WX TECHNICIANS UNABLE TO SEE THE TDZ OF BOTH RYS.
A110-21RSTD: PPR MIN 24 HR NTC, CTC DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
A110-26GLOBAL STRIKE COMD RSRS APPLIED TO GLOBAL STRIKE COMD ONLY
A110-31EXTV GENERAL AVN AND COML TFC IN VCNTY OF RAPID CITY ARPT 6.5 NM SE OF ARPT.
A110-33CSTMS/AG/IMG: LTD TO US DOD ACFT ONLY; AVBL WITH 24 HR NOTICE. IMG SERVICE UNAVBL FOR NON-DOD PERS. CTC 28 OSS/OSAA, DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
A110-34RSTD: AIRCREW SHOULD AVOID BEAR BUTTE, DEFINED BY THE RCA 317/25 FIX, BY FLYING NO LOWER THAN 10,000 FT MSL WITHIN 2NM.
A110-35FUEL: A++. HOT REFUEL AVBL TO B-1 AND EA-18 ACFT ONLY.
A110-37CAUTION: MIGRATORY BIRD ACT BASH (PHASE II) MAY AND AUG-OCT OR ACTIVE VIA NOTAM. DEER HAZ, RPT ANY ACT TO TWR/PTD.
A110-38COMSEC ISSUING AND CLASSIFIED MATERIAL STORAGE UNAVBL FROM AMOPS, CTC COMD POST FOR STORAGE.
A110-40MISC: TRAN ACFT REQ FOR APCH AND PATTERN WORK, RQR 24 HR NTC, CTC OPS DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
A110-41OPR 1400-0730Z++ MON-THUR; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. CLSD WKENDS, HOL AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
A110-42PRIM FREQ 311.0.
A110-43MISC: WX STN AUGMENTS FOR VIS AT OR BELOW 3 SM WHEN NEEDEDED. VIS LTD NE TO SE DUE TO BLDGS.
A110-45"VERIFY POWDER RIVER TRAINING COMPLEX STATUS BEFORE FILING IFR FPL" VIA SPECIAL USE AIRSPACE SITE: HTTPS://SUA.FAA.GOV/SUA/"
A110-46WHEN ATCT CLSD, FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
A110-47LGT: RWY 31 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING FIRST CNTRLN BARRETTE PRIOR TO THLD.
A110-48MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LVL OF SVC (RED) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 AND USAF VEH SETS 5-6. REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 AND USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL AND USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
A110-8CAUTION: HI POTENTIAL FOR MID-AIR COLLISION EXISTS WITH ACFT FR RAPID CITY ARPT LCTD APRX 6.5 NM SE OF ARPT.
A110-9JASU: (AM32A-95) (A/M32A-86)
A16BASE OPS V675-1052/2861.
A17-M1CLSD WKND, HOLS AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD (GSC) DOWN DAYS.
A81-APTAIRFIELD LIGHTING ONLY AVAILABLE DURING TWR HOURS.
E147TPA: RECTANGULAR 4500 FT MSL, 5000 FT MSL OVHD, AVOID OVFT OF BASE PROPER WHEN CRC TO LDG.
ELLSWORTH AFB (ICAO: KRCA, IATA: RCA) is a private airport located in RAPID CITY, SD, US.