Medium airport · Rapid City, United States
Ellsworth Air Force Base
For decades, Ellsworth's main entrance included a symbolic B-52 Stratofortress, a gift from the citizens of Rapid City. Its IATA code is RCA. Its ICAO code is KRCA. It has 1 runway, longest 13,497 ft (CON). Elevation 3,276 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Rapid City, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | RCA |
| ICAO code | KRCA |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 13,497 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 3,276 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.1450° N, 103.1040° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Ellsworth Air Force Base is known for
For decades, Ellsworth's main entrance included a symbolic B-52 Stratofortress, a gift from the citizens of Rapid City.
History
An expansion of a bomber training area encompassing the Northern Plains known as the Powder River Training Complex began in 2008.
Official website: http://www.ellsworth.af.mil/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Ellsworth Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Mount Rushmore · United States · 25.5 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Ellsworth Air Force Base, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Custer State Park · United States · 31.7 miles away
- Badlands National Park · United States · 40.6 miles away
- Wind Cave National Park · United States · 43.9 miles away
- Jewel Cave National Monument · United States · 46.1 miles away
- Minuteman Missile National Historic Site · United States · 49.1 miles away
- Angostura Recreation Area · United States · 57.5 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Rapid City Regional Airport
7.3 miles awayBlack Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field
40.8 miles awayMondell Field
62.8 miles awayPhilip Airport
74.9 miles awayPine Ridge Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ellsworth Air Force Base?
For decades, Ellsworth's main entrance included a symbolic B-52 Stratofortress, a gift from the citizens of Rapid City.
What is the airport code for Ellsworth Air Force Base?
Ellsworth Air Force Base — its IATA code is RCA and its ICAO code is KRCA.
Where is Ellsworth Air Force Base located?
Ellsworth Air Force Base serves Rapid City, United States. Its coordinates are 44.1450° N, 103.1040° W.
What is the history of Ellsworth Air Force Base?
An expansion of a bomber training area encompassing the Northern Plains known as the Powder River Training Complex began in 2008.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3840
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellsworth_Air_Force_Base
Page last updated 13 November 2026.