Runway 09 at KRKS is the eastbound end at SOUTHWEST WYOMING RGNL in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The opposite end is Runway 27. Runway 09 has a magnetic heading of 103°. Length is 10,002 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic.
No ILS is published for Runway 09. The field elevation at KRKS is 6,764.6 ft MSL. The threshold elevation for Runway 09 is 6,731.8 ft MSL. Lighting is high intensity. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 09
Based on the current METAR wind at KRKS.
- Headwind
- 0.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.0 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 87°
- Favorability
- marginal
Pattern entry · RWY 09
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 09
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 90°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 0°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (270°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 90°M for Runway 09
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 09 at KRKS?
Runway 09 has a magnetic heading of 103°. That is the published heading for this runway end.
Is Runway 09 at KRKS left or right traffic?
Runway 09 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction in the facts provided.
What is the length of Runway 09 at KRKS?
Runway 09 is 10,002 ft long. That is the published runway length for this end.
What is the surface of Runway 09 at KRKS?
Runway 09 has an asphalt surface. The surface is listed as ASPH.
Does Runway 09 at KRKS have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 09. Check the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite runway end of Runway 09 at KRKS?
The opposite end is Runway 27. Runway 09 and Runway 27 are the paired runway ends at KRKS.