Rapid City, SD · Upcoming 29 Oct 2026 cycle
RCA KRCA
Ellsworth Afb
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Remark
New remark: Caution: small Unmanned Aerial Systems operate within 2 nautical miles of ELLSWORTH AFB up to 400 feet above ground level.
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CAUTION: SUAS OPR WI 2 NM OF ELLSWORTH AFB UP TO 400 FT AGL.
Remark
Revised remark: Miscellaneous: Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting capabilities at permanent reduced level of service for all NFPA 403 category aircraft.
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MISC: ARFF CAPABILITIES AT PERM REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC FOR ALL NFPA 403 CAT ACFT.
History since Aug 2024
▶Effective 03 Sep 2026IFR 1
▶Effective 09 Jul 2026ACT 1FYI 2
Remark
Remark updated: TRAN ALERT: SVC AVBL 1300-2200Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS. FLEET SVC UNAVBL.
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TRAN ALERT: SVC AVBL 1300-2200Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS. FLEET SVC UNAVBL.
Remark
Remark updated: LGT: RWY 31 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING FIRST THREE CNTRLN BARRETTES FURTHEST FROM THLD.
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LGT: RWY 31 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING FIRST THREE CNTRLN BARRETTES FURTHEST FROM THLD.
Remark
Remark updated: MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LEVEL SVC (YELLOW) FOR ALL NFPA CAT AND USAF VEH SETS. CTC FD C6053851113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
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MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LEVEL SVC (YELLOW) FOR ALL NFPA CAT AND USAF VEH SETS. CTC FD C6053851113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
▶Effective 19 Mar 2026ACT 4FYI 5
Remark
Remark updated: CSTMS/AG/IMG: LTD TO US DOD ACFT ONLY; AVBL WITH 24 HR NOTICE. IMG SERVICE UNAVBL FOR NON-DOD PERS. CTC 28 OSS/OSAA, DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
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CSTMS/AG/IMG: LTD TO US DOD ACFT ONLY; AVBL WITH 24 HR NOTICE. IMG SERVICE UNAVBL FOR NON-DOD PERS. CTC 28 OSS/OSAA, DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
Remark
Remark updated: OPR 1400-0730Z++ MON-THUR; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. CLSD WKENDS, HOL AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
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OPR 1400-0730Z++ MON-THUR; 1400-0100Z++ FRI. CLSD WKENDS, HOL AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
Remark
Remark updated: RSTD: PPR MIN 24 HR NTC, CTC DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
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RSTD: PPR MIN 24 HR NTC, CTC DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
Remark
Remark updated: SERVICE - TRAN ALERT- SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS. FLEET SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS
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SERVICE - TRAN ALERT- SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS. FLEET SVC AVBL 1400-2300Z++ MON-FRI; CLSD SAT, SUN, HOL, AND GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS
Remark
Remark removed: MISC: WX STN AVBL 1430-2300Z++ EXCLDN WKND/HOL/AFGSC FAM DAYS; CTC COMD POST DSN 675-3800 FOR WX PATCH.
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MISC: WX STN AVBL 1430-2300Z++ EXCLDN WKND/HOL/AFGSC FAM DAYS; CTC COMD POST DSN 675-3800 FOR WX PATCH.
Remark
Remark removed: Runway 31 FMQ-19 lightning sensor is inaccurate; contact 28 WX DSN 385-1042 for information.
FAA text
MISC: RWY 31 FMQ-19 LIGHTNING SENSOR INACCURATE, CTC 28 WX DSN 385-1042 FOR INFO.
Remark
Remark updated: LGT: RWY 31 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING FIRST CNTRLN BARRETTE PRIOR TO THLD.
FAA text
LGT: RWY 31 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING FIRST CNTRLN BARRETTE PRIOR TO THLD.
Remark
Remark updated: MISC: TRAN ACFT REQ FOR APCH AND PATTERN WORK, RQR 24 HR NTC, CTC OPS DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
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MISC: TRAN ACFT REQ FOR APCH AND PATTERN WORK, RQR 24 HR NTC, CTC OPS DSN 675-1052, C605-385-1052.
Remark
Remark updated: MISC: WX STN AUGMENTS FOR VIS AT OR BELOW 3 SM WHEN NEEDEDED. VIS LTD NE TO SE DUE TO BLDGS.
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MISC: WX STN AUGMENTS FOR VIS AT OR BELOW 3 SM WHEN NEEDEDED. VIS LTD NE TO SE DUE TO BLDGS.
▶Effective 19 Feb 2026FYI 2
Navaid
RCA navaid: remark: DME UNUSBL 136-176 BYD 30 NM BLW 6000 FT; 185-195 BYD 30 NM; 240-247 BYD 37 NM; 306-316; 330-065 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT. → DME UNUSBL 023-067 BYD 25 NM; 077-117 BYD 25 NM; 135-240 BYD 25 NM; 250-306 BYD 25 NM; 321-013 BYD 25 NM.
Navaid
RCA navaid: remark: TAC AZM UNUSBL 136-176 BYD 30 NM BLW 6000 FT; 185-195 BYD 30 NM; 240-247 BYD 37 NM; 306-316; 330-065 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT. → TAC AZM UNUSBL 013-023 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT; 023-067 BYD 25 NM; 067-077 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT; 077-117 BYD 25 NM; 135-240 BYD 25 NM; 240-250; 250-306 BYD 25 NM; 321-013 BYD 25 NM.
▶Effective 22 Jan 2026ACT 1FYI 3
Remark
Remark removed: RSTD: BIRD WATCH COND - (SVR) NO APCH/DEP/LDG WO 28 OG/CC APVL; (MOD) - FULL STOP ONLY, ARR, DEP RQR 28 OG/CC APVL. CREWS SHOULD COMPLY WITH OWNING MAJCOM GUIDANCE REQ BWC UPDATE BFR EACH APCH PRIOR TO RCHN THE FAF. (LOW) NML OPRN PROCS IN EFCT.
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RSTD: BIRD WATCH COND - (SVR) NO APCH/DEP/LDG WO 28 OG/CC APVL; (MOD) - FULL STOP ONLY, ARR, DEP RQR 28 OG/CC APVL. CREWS SHOULD COMPLY WITH OWNING MAJCOM GUIDANCE REQ BWC UPDATE BFR EACH APCH PRIOR TO RCHN THE FAF. (LOW) NML OPRN PROCS IN EFCT.
Remark
Remark removed: MISC: ARFF RDCD LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 & USAF VEH SETS 5-6. DUE TO MANNING. OPTIMUM LEVEL OF SVC (GREEN) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 & USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL & USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD AT C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
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MISC: ARFF RDCD LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 & USAF VEH SETS 5-6. DUE TO MANNING. OPTIMUM LEVEL OF SVC (GREEN) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 & USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL & USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD AT C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
Remark
Remark updated: LGT: RWY 13 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING LAST CNTRLN BARRETTE PRIOR TO THLD.
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LGT: RWY 13 NSTD ALSF-1, MISSING LAST CNTRLN BARRETTE PRIOR TO THLD.
Remark
Remark updated: MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LVL OF SVC (RED) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 AND USAF VEH SETS 5-6. REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 AND USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL AND USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
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MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LVL OF SVC (RED) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 AND USAF VEH SETS 5-6. REDUCED LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 AND USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL AND USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
▶Effective 27 Nov 2025FYI 2
▶Effective 10 Jul 2025ACT 3FYI 1
Remark
Remark updated: AFLD CLSD DUE TO CONST ON RWY 13/31. ATC TWR CLSD. AFLD MGMT AVBL 1430-2300Z++ EXCLDG WKNDS, HOL & GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
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AFLD CLSD DUE TO CONST ON RWY 13/31. ATC TWR CLSD. AFLD MGMT AVBL 1430-2300Z++ EXCLDG WKNDS, HOL & GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
Frequency
Remark: FULL SVC AVBL 1430-2330Z++ 28 OSS DSN 385-1042, C605-385-1042, ALTN SVC AVBL SCOTT AFB 15 OWS DSN 618-256-3663, C618-256-2165. → FULL SVC AVBL 1430-2300Z++ 28 OSS DSN 385-1042, C605-385-1042, ALTN SVC AVBL SCOTT AFB 15 OWS DSN 618-256-3663, C618-256-2165.
Frequency
Remark: FULL SVC AVBL 1430-2330Z++ DSN 385-1052, C605-385-1052. → FULL SVC AVBL 1430-2300Z++ DSN 385-1052, C605-385-1052.
Remark
Remark updated: MISC: WX STN AVBL 1430-2300Z++ EXCLDN WKND/HOL/AFGSC FAM DAYS; CTC COMD POST DSN 675-3800 FOR WX PATCH.
FAA text
MISC: WX STN AVBL 1430-2300Z++ EXCLDN WKND/HOL/AFGSC FAM DAYS; CTC COMD POST DSN 675-3800 FOR WX PATCH.
▶Effective 17 Apr 2025ACT 4FYI 1
Remark
Remark updated: AFLD CLSD DUE TO CONST ON RWY 13/31. ATC TWR CLSD. AFLD MGMT AVBL 1430-2330Z++ EXCLDG WKNDS, HOL & GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
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AFLD CLSD DUE TO CONST ON RWY 13/31. ATC TWR CLSD. AFLD MGMT AVBL 1430-2330Z++ EXCLDG WKNDS, HOL & GLOBAL STRIKE COMD DOWN DAYS.
Remark
Remark updated: TRAN ALERT: SVC UNAVBL. FLEET SVC UNAVBL.
FAA text
TRAN ALERT: SVC UNAVBL. FLEET SVC UNAVBL.
Frequency
Remark: FULL SVC AVBL H24 28 OWS DSN 385-1042, C605-385-1042, ALTN SVC AVBL SCOTT AFB 15 OWS DSN 618-256-3663 C618-256-2165. → FULL SVC AVBL 1430-2330Z++ 28 OSS DSN 385-1042, C605-385-1042, ALTN SVC AVBL SCOTT AFB 15 OWS DSN 618-256-3663, C618-256-2165.
Remark
Remark updated: MISC: WX STN AVBL 1430-2330Z++ EXCLDN WKND/HOL/AFGSC FAM DAYS; CTC COMD POST DSN 675-3800 FOR WX PATCH.
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MISC: WX STN AVBL 1430-2330Z++ EXCLDN WKND/HOL/AFGSC FAM DAYS; CTC COMD POST DSN 675-3800 FOR WX PATCH.
▶Effective 26 Dec 2024FYI 3
Remark
New remark: MISC: ARFF RDCD LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 & USAF VEH SETS 5-6. DUE TO MANNING. OPTIMUM LEVEL OF SVC (GREEN) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 & USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL & USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD AT C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
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MISC: ARFF RDCD LEVEL OF SVC (YELLOW) FOR NFPA CAT 9-10 & USAF VEH SETS 5-6. DUE TO MANNING. OPTIMUM LEVEL OF SVC (GREEN) FOR NFPA CAT 1-8 & USAF VEH SETS 1-4. ONLY APPLICABLE WKD EXCLD FEDERAL HOL & USAF GLOBAL STRIKE FAMILY DAYS. CTC FD AT C605-385-1113 FOR FURTHER INFO.
Remark
Remark updated: ARFF critical level of service (red) for all NFPA categories and USAF vehicle sets due to manning on weekends, federal holidays, and AFGS family days.
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MISC: ARFF CRITICAL LVL OF SVC (RED) FOR ALL NFPA CAT AND USAF VEH SETS DUE TO MANNING ON WKEND, FEDERAL HOL, & AFGS FAMILY DAYS.
▶Effective 28 Nov 2024FYI 1
Remark
New remark: Runway 31 FMQ-19 lightning sensor is inaccurate; contact 28 WX DSN 385-1042 for information.
FAA text
MISC: RWY 31 FMQ-19 LIGHTNING SENSOR INACCURATE, CTC 28 WX DSN 385-1042 FOR INFO.
▶Effective 31 Oct 2024ACT 3FYI 2
Navaid
RCA navaid: remark: DME UNUSBL 105-115; 120-176 BYD 30 NM BLW 6000 FT; 185-195 BYD 30 NM; 240-247 BYD 37 NM; 306-316; 330-065 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT. → DME UNUSBL 136-176 BYD 30 NM BLW 6000 FT; 185-195 BYD 30 NM; 240-247 BYD 37 NM; 306-316; 330-065 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT.
Navaid
RCA navaid: remark: TAC AZM UNUSBL 105-115; 120-176 BYD 30 NM BLW 6000 FT; 185-195 BYD 30 NM; 240-247 BYD 37 NM; 306-316; 330-065 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT. → TAC AZM UNUSBL 136-176 BYD 30 NM BLW 6000 FT; 185-195 BYD 30 NM; 240-247 BYD 37 NM; 306-316; 330-065 BYD 25 NM BLW 6000 FT.
▶Effective 03 Oct 2024FYI 1
Remark
New remark: Aircraft rescue and firefighting is critical on weekends.
FAA text
MISC: ARFF CRITICAL ON WKEND.
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