Category Updates

Thank You to Board Member: Shawn Gab

Rapid City Regional Airport Board of Directors Shawn Gab August 2014 – May 2022 A special thank you to Rapid City Regional Airport board member, Shawn Gab who completed his term in May 2022. Since 2014, Shawn has provided invaluable…

Airport Art: Dawnee LeBeau

Dawnee LeBeau, a member of the Oóhenuŋpa Itázipčo Tetoŋwaŋ bands of the Lakota Nation was selected to lead a youth art mentorship program.

2021 Passenger Numbers

2021 Rapid City Regional Airport passenger numbers. Passengers flying through Airport up 84.7% in 2021. Airline flights operated also increased by 48.5%.

Dillon the therapy dog relieves stress for Airport passengers

Meet Rapid City Regional Airport's newest employee - Dillon the therapy dog!

Siouxper Boy

Rapid City Regional Airport’s “Siouxper Boy” brass sculpture depicts a young boy atop a globe, with a toy airplane in one hand and a Native American bustle in the other.

Airport Sees Highest Summer on Record

Rapid City Regional Airport reported the highest summer season on record for passenger numbers during the months of June through August 2021.

New Air Service Development

Rapid City Regional Airport Receives State Assistance for New Air Service Development

Rapid City Regional Airport ARFF Station 8 Receives Valor Award

Rapid City Fire Department ARFF Station 8 receives Valor Award

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE)presented the Rapid City Regional Airport Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (ARFF) Station #8 with its 2017 ARFF Valor Award

Aviation History Display Dedication

The exhibit is dedicated to Black Hills aviation legends Norma and Vern Kraemer. The Kraemers donated the vintage tri-wing airplane that now hangs from the ceiling of the Rapid City Airport terminal.