Runway 21 at KRKS is the 21 end at SOUTHWEST WYOMING RGNL in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The opposite end is Runway 03. Runway 21 has a magnetic heading of 225°. Length is 5,228 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for this end.
KRKS is a non-towered field. Field elevation is 6,764.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 21 is 6,747.8 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and the published IAP for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 21
Based on the current METAR wind at KRKS.
- Headwind
- 5.7 kt
- Crosswind
- 4.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 35°
- Favorability
- good
Pattern entry · RWY 21
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 21
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 212°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 122°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (32°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 212°M for Runway 21
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of Runway 21 at KRKS?
Runway 21 at KRKS has a magnetic heading of 225°.
Is Runway 21 at KRKS left or right traffic?
Runway 21 uses left traffic.
What is the length of Runway 21 at KRKS?
Runway 21 is 5,228 ft long.
What is the surface of Runway 21 at KRKS?
Runway 21 has an asphalt surface.
Does Runway 21 at KRKS have an ILS approach?
No ILS is published for Runway 21.
What is the opposite runway end for Runway 21 at KRKS?
The opposite end is Runway 03.