Runway 03 at KRKS is the 03 end of SOUTHWEST WYOMING RGNL in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The opposite end is Runway 21. Runway 03 has a magnetic heading of 45°. It is 5,228 ft long and 75 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this runway end.
Field elevation at KRKS is 6,764.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 03 is 6,733.7 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 03
Based on the current METAR wind at KRKS.
- Headwind
- -5.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.0 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 145°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 21
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 03
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 32°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 302°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (212°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 32°M for Runway 03
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 03 at KRKS?
Runway 03 at KRKS has a magnetic heading of 45°.
Is Runway 03 at KRKS left or right traffic?
Runway 03 uses left traffic.
What is the length of Runway 03 at KRKS?
Runway 03 is 5,228 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 03 at KRKS?
Runway 03 has an asphalt surface.
Does Runway 03 have an ILS approach at KRKS?
No ILS is published for Runway 03 at KRKS.
What is the opposite end of Runway 03 at KRKS?
The opposite end is Runway 21.