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KRCA
Ellsworth Air Force Base · Rapid City
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,276 ft / 999 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 126.05 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
13/31 · 13,497 ft · ConcreteLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ellsworth Air Force Base (KRCA), located in Rapid City, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,276 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Ellsworth Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KRCA / RCA
Municipality
Rapid City
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,276 ft
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Runway 13 / 31
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 13,497 ft / 4,114 m
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 138° / 318°
Runway Width: 300 ft / 91 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 138° / 318°
RWY 13 (138°)
111.50 MHz
IDENT: ELR | CRS: 130°
RWY 31 (318°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: RCA | CRS: 310°
A/D APP/DEP
119.50 MHz
ATIS ATIS
120.63 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
37.58 MHz
POST COMD POST
32.10 MHz
PTD PTD
37.22 MHz
TWR TWR
126.05 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026