Runway 27 at KRKS is the westbound end at SOUTHWEST WYOMING RGNL in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The opposite end is Runway 09. Runway 27 has a magnetic heading of 283°. It is 10,002 ft long and 150 ft wide. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic, which is the standard pattern for this end. Runway 27 has an ILS. The published localizer is 109.3 with a course of 270.23° magnetic. Field elevation at KRKS is 6,764.6 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for Runway 27 is 6,764.4 ft MSL. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for current NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 27
Based on the current METAR wind at KRKS.
- Headwind
- -0.4 kt
- Crosswind
- 7.0 kt LEFT
- Rel. angle
- 93°
- Favorability
- challenging
Pattern entry · RWY 09
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 27
LEFT-hand pattern on the north/west side. Uncontrolled field. Announce position on CTAF and self-separate.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 270°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 180°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (90°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 270°M for Runway 27
Instrument approaches · Runway 27
LD CAT I RWY 27
RKS
109.3
Course 270.23°
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 27 at KRKS?
Runway 27 has a magnetic heading of 283°. That is the published heading for this end.
Is runway 27 at KRKS left or right traffic?
Runway 27 uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
What ILS frequency does runway 27 use at KRKS?
Runway 27 has an ILS localizer on 109.3. The published course is 270.23° magnetic.
What is the length of runway 27 at KRKS?
Runway 27 is 10,002 ft long. It is 150 ft wide.
What is the surface of runway 27 at KRKS?
Surface is asphalt. The runway is listed as ASPH.
Does runway 27 have an ILS approach at KRKS?
Yes. Runway 27 has an ILS with localizer 109.3. Check the published IAP for current approach details.