KRCA
Ellsworth Air Force Base
Airport
ICAO code
KRCA
Summary
ICAO Region
NAM
ICAO Territory
Location
Rapid City, South Dakota,
Coordinates
44°
8'
48"
N
,
103°
5'
33"
W
KCC
Airport CFIT
Altimeter Temperature Error Correction
Description
Ellsworth Air Force Base is a United States Air Force facility located 16 km northeast of the central business district of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Climatology
Semi-arid steppe climate Köppen climate classification BSk). Hot, sometimes extremely hot summers and cold, sometimes very cold winters. Some snowfall during the winter. Areas featuring cold semi-arid climates are sometimes subject to major temperature swings during a 24 hour period.
Runways
Designator | Length | Width | Surface | Rops |
---|---|---|---|---|
13/31 | 4114 | 91 | CON | Yes/Yes |