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Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, Rock Springs (KRKS)

Airport Weather & NOTAM's

METAR for:KRKS (Rock Springs/SW Wyoming Rgnl, WY, US)
Text:KRKS 241954Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02500072
Conditions at:1954 UTC 24 Aug 2025
Temperature: 25.0°C ( 77°F)
Dewpoint: 7.2°C ( 45°F) [RH = 32%]
Pressure (altimeter):30.29 inches Hg (1025.8 mb) [Sea level pressure: 1016.7 mb]
Winds:from the W (260 degrees) at 12 MPH (10 knots; 5.1 m/s)
Visibility:10 or more sm (16+ km)
Ceiling:at least 12,000 feet AGL
Clouds:sky clear below 12,000 feet AGL
QC Flag:automated observation with no human augmentation
TAF for:KRKS (Rock Springs/SW Wyoming Rgnl, WY, US) issued at 1723 UTC 24 Aug 2025
Text:KRKS 241723Z 2418/2518 23006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
Forecast period:1800 to 2000 UTC 24 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the SW (230 degrees) at 7 MPH (6 knots; 3.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:20000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 12000 feet AGL, broken clouds at 20000 feet AGL
Text:FM242000 27009KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN180
Forecast period:2000 UTC 24 August 2025 to 0400 UTC 25 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the W (270 degrees) at 10 MPH (9 knots; 4.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:18000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 10000 feet AGL, broken clouds at 18000 feet AGL
Weather:VCSH (showers in vicinity)
Text:PROB30 2420/2424 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
Forecast period:2000 UTC 24 August 2025 to 0000 UTC 25 August 2025
Forecast type:PROBABLE: 30 percent likelihood of the following during this time
Winds:variable direction winds at 23 MPH (20 knots; 10.3 m/s) gusting to 40 MPH (35 knots; 18.0 m/s)
Ceiling:8000 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 8000 feet AGL
Weather:-TSRA (light rain associated with thunderstorm(s))
Text:FM250400 21005KT P6SM SCT090 OVC120
Forecast period:0400 to 1000 UTC 25 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the SSW (210 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:12000 feet AGL
Clouds:scattered clouds at 9000 feet AGL, overcast cloud deck at 12000 feet AGL
Text:FM251000 10004KT P6SM VCSH BKN120
Forecast period:1000 to 1500 UTC 25 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the E (100 degrees) at 5 MPH (4 knots; 2.1 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:12000 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 12000 feet AGL
Weather:VCSH (showers in vicinity)
Text:FM251500 09005KT P6SM BKN120
Forecast period:1500 to 1800 UTC 25 August 2025
Forecast type:FROM: standard forecast or significant change
Winds:from the E (90 degrees) at 6 MPH (5 knots; 2.6 m/s)
Visibility:6 or more sm (10+ km)
Ceiling:12000 feet AGL
Clouds:broken clouds at 12000 feet AGL

Live Departures & Arrivals

There are currently no arrivals or departures for this airport.

Departures History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Dest. Aircraft Date
NGS5411 KGJT FSS E175 N... 2024-12-07 22:38:18

Arrivals History (last 12 months)

Flight No. Origin Aircraft Date
NGS5411 KGNB FSS E175 N... 2024-12-07 18:27:51

Runway Information (Airport elevation: 6,765ft)

Runway 03 Length 5,214ft Width 75ft Elevation 6,745ft Surface Bituminous Heading 45
Runway 09 Length 9,985ft Width 137ft Elevation 6,745ft Surface Bituminous Heading 103
Runway 21 Length 5,214ft Width 75ft Elevation 6,745ft Surface Bituminous Heading 225
Runway 27 Length 9,985ft Width 137ft Elevation 6,745ft Surface Bituminous Heading 283

Airport Frequencies

Type ASOS Frequency 118.375 Mhz
Type D Frequency 124.350 Mhz
Type FSS Frequency 122.200 Mhz
Type UC Frequency 122.800 Mhz
Type CTR Frequency 124.350 Mhz
Type FSS Frequency 122.600 Mhz
Type UC Frequency 122.800 Mhz
Type APP/DEP Frequency 124.350 Mhz

Airport Navaids

Type NDB Ident AOP Frequency 290 Khz
Type VORTAC Ident OCS Frequency 116000 Khz