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Airports near Rapid City (RCA)
6 airports within driving distance of Ellsworth Air Force Base. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
RAP — Rapid City Regional Airport Rapid City, United States | 7 mi (12 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
SPF — Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field Spearfish-South Dakota, United States | 41 mi (66 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
CDR — Chadron Municipal Airport Chadron, United States | 90 mi (145 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
GCC — Gillette Campbell County Airport Gillette, United States | 121 mi (195 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
PIR — Pierre Regional Airport Pierre, United States | 140 mi (226 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
AIA — Alliance Municipal Airport Alliance, United States | 145 mi (234 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Rapid City?
Besides Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA), travelers can use Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP, 7 mi), Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field (SPF, 41 mi), Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR, 90 mi), Gillette Campbell County Airport (GCC, 121 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Rapid City at once?
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