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RAP Sets New Record for Passenger Enplanements in First Half of 2024

Rapid City Regional Airport busy terminal

Rapid City Regional Airport Sets New Record for Passenger Enplanements in First Half of 2024. A total of 175,953 passengers boarded flights at RAP, surpassing the previous record of 146,216 set in 2023, marking an impressive 20.3% increase.

2024 Passenger Statistics

Rapid City Airport departure gate passenger flights from airline terminal.

Rapid City Regional Airport 2024 Passenger Statistics including enplaned, deplaned and total passengers KRAP.

Air Service Summit

February 12, 2024, Rapid City Regional Airport is sponsoring a free Air Service Summit for anyone interested in learning more about passenger air service in the Black Hills.

2023 Passenger Statistics

Rapid City Regional Airport passenger arrival

Rapid City Regional Airport 2023 Passenger Statistics including enplanements.

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.

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…

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.

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.

TSA provides tips for summer travelers

TSA security line - Transportation Safety Administration.

As the summer travel season kicks off and brings more travelers back to the air, TSA provides tips for summer travelers.

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.

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.

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%.

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