Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – RKS Rock Springs
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport with code RKS is located in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Rock Springs is located in the county of Sweet Water. The airport is owned by the local government and it is being operated by Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport Board. The board is composed of five members - two from Rock Springs and three from Sweetwater. Currently, the airport is served by United Express. It has two flights daily going to Denver. The airport is also the owner of Sweetwater Aviation which provides all services of the airport. The facility falls under the category of primary commercial service airport.
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The airport is covering the area of about 1,242 acres of land. It has an elevation of 6,765 feet above sea level. The facility has two runways made from asphalt. One is about 10,000 by 150 feet and the other one 5,228 by 75 feet. The airport was the first facility in Wyoming that utilizes renewable energy as a power source. Green River and Little America are two cities being served by the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Homewood Suites by Hilton Rock Springs is a 3-star hotel that is about 30 minutes away from the airport. Guests can utilize the indoor pool and fitness center. The Suites are roomy with living rooms, sofa beds, dining areas, and fully equipped kitchen. Clarion Hotel in Hot Springs is about 35 minutes away from the airport. The indoor pool is one of the amenities of a three-story hotel.
On this page it is easy to search for Rock Springs, WY airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Rock Springs, WY, United States (RKS-Sweetwater County) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the RKS airport.
Most of these RKS
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Rock Springs, WY
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the RKS airport are Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, FMC Park, and Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.
Map of Rock Springs, WY Hotels
View all Rock Springs, WY, United States (RKS-Sweetwater County) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Rock Springs, WY, United States (RKS-Sweetwater County) location map.
Weather Forecast for Rock Springs, WY, United States (RKS-Sweetwater County)
If you planning to travel to Rock Springs, WY, United States (RKS-Sweetwater County), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:53 AM.
The temperature feels like 49.6 with a humidity level of 26 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 21 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 10, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 14 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 2:32 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/18
Scattered clouds
55°F
High: 71°F
Low: 44°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/19
Broken clouds
57°F
High: 68°F
Low: 38°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/20
Light shower rain
45°F
High: 55°F
Low: 34°F
Precipitation: 65%
Tuesday
5/21
Mix snow/rain
41°F
High: 48°F
Low: 33°F
Precipitation: 75%
Wednesday
5/22
Broken clouds
46°F
High: 58°F
Low: 37°F
Precipitation: 30%
Thursday
5/23
Mix snow/rain
42°F
High: 49°F
Low: 32°F
Precipitation: 45%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Rock Springs, WY RKS airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free RKS airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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