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Rapid City Regional Airport reports a record-breaking first quarter.

An airplane and ground handler on the pavement at Rapid City Regional Airport

Rapid City Regional Airport welcomed 59,158 enplaned passengers (total number of passengers boarding the aircraft at RAP), an increase of 13.9% from the same period in 2022 and 1,463 enplanements over the previous record period from 2019.

Rapid City Regional Airport awarded $10.9 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant

27 February 2023 Rapid City Regional Airport Awarded $10.9 Million Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Grant Facebook Twitter Rapid City Regional Airport will receive a $10.9 million share of over $967 million in fiscal year 2023 discretionary grants under the Airport Terminal…

Rapid City Regional Airport breaks records in January

Rapid City Regional Airport passenger departures in South Dakota

Rapid City Regional Airport breaks records in January. The airport welcomed 21,236 enplaned passengers.

Rapid City Regional Airport saw third largest year on record in 2022 with 672,549 total passengers

Rapid City Regional Airport Exterior in the snow

Rapid City Regional Airport saw third largest year on record in 2022 with 672,549 total passengers.

New Restaurant Options Coming To Rapid City Regional Airport

Sky Dine Inc. will provide food and beverage service to travelers options will include Cinnabon “The world’s greatest Cinnamon Roll”, Flight Line Grill and Tap, Grab n’ Go Express, vending services and a partnership with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise —Mountain Mudd Espresso.

Airport Therapy Dog Volunteers Honored

Dan and Kathie Brusseau with therapy dog Dillon outside of Rapid City Airport

20 DECEMBER 2022 Airport Therapy Dog Volunteers Honored Dan and Kathie Brusseau were honored at the December 20, 2022 Rapid City Regional Airport Board Meeting for their participation in the RAPaws for Passengers Therapy Program. Since the program’s inception, just…

Sun Country Airlines Announces Summer Service to Rapid City Regional Airport

Sun Country Airlines will begin offering new twice weekly nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Rapid City Regional Airport.

Rapid City Regional Airport Receives $1,000,000 Air Service Grant

Rapid City Regional Airport Receives $1,000,000 Air Service Grant. The $1,000,000 grant’s purpose is to develop future service to the San Francisco Bay area.

Welcome to the Airport Board of Directors: Michael Rath

Rapid City Regional Airport welcomes Michael Rath to the Board of Directors. Rath was appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Rapid City Common Council for a five-year term.

Motorcycle Rentals at Rapid City Regional Airport

Rapid City Regional Airport has partnered with EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental company, to offer visitors a chance to experience Sturgis Bike Week and the Black Hills on two wheels.

Airport Roof Goes Green

The patio is a great way for passengers to relax, view the beautiful Black Hills, and learn about green roofs. The collaborative project earned an Act of Excellence Award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

2022 Passenger Numbers

Rapid City Regional Airport saw third largest year on record in 2022. Passenger statistics 672,549 total passengers and 338,458 enplaned passengers.

Airline Terminal

Rapid City Regional Airport Terminal Expansion

Rapid City Regional Airport Terminal Planning Documents

Welcome to the Airport Board of Directors: Dr. Robert Hall

Welcome to the Airport Board of Directors: Dr. Robert Hall - head of Mining Engineering and Management at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Airport Art: Northern Plains Watercolor Society

Airport Art: Northern Plains Watercolor Society debuts a spring collection displayed in the Rapid City Regional Airport post-security concourse area.