# RAP — Rapid City Regional Airport > Machine-readable reference for RAP. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/rap HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/rap Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/rap.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/RAP.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-04T08:02:21.883+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Rapid City Regional Airport - IATA: RAP - ICAO: KRAP - City: Rapid City - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Denver - Distance from city: 9 mi (14 km) southeast of Rapid City - Runways: 2 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: .64M - Official website: https://rapairport.com ## Overview Welcome Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) doesn’t feel like your typical commercial hub. Nestled just 9 miles southeast of Rapid City, it channels small mountain-town vibes with big-window views over the prairie and a laid-back pace. Despite the influx of tourists during peak season, it remains relaxed. The small footprint makes mastering rental cars, shuttles, and parking crucial for the savviest visitors—they save more time and money here than anywhere inside the terminal. At a glance With just over 640,000 passengers annually, Rapid City Regional is a compact operation. The airport features two runways and a singular terminal, but it hosts reputable airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, and American Airlines. Notably, rental cars are a hot commodity; securing one ahead, especially during events, can be critical. Parking on-site ranges from $12 to $18 per day, providing options close and far, while rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber serve the airport for ease of access to the city. Terminals & layout The airport consists of a single terminal with seven gates. The setup is straightforward, offering a relaxed journey through its facilities. It reflects Rapid City's… ## Terminals (2) - **Main Terminal** — airlines: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/terminals/main-terminal - **Rapid City Regional Airport terminal** — 7 gates · airlines: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/terminals/rapid-city-regional-airport-terminal ## Dining (3) - **Post-Security Restaurant** — Main Terminal · Local · American · $$ · Opens one hour before the first scheduled departure until the last departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/restaurants/post-security-restaurant - **Pre-Security Restaurant** — Local · American · $ · 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/restaurants/pre-security-restaurant - **SkyDine Restaurant** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/restaurants/skydine-restaurant ## Lounges (1) - **SkyDine Lounge Bar** — Main Terminal · access: Ticketed passengers · One hour before first departure until last departure URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/lounges/skydine-lounge-bar ## Shops (3) - **SkyBlu Gifts** — Gift Shop URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/shops/skyblu-gifts - **SkyDine Post-Security Restaurant** — Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/shops/skydine-post-security-restaurant - **SkyDine Pre-Security Restaurant** — Dining URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/shops/skydine-pre-security-restaurant ## Parking (4) - **Accessible Parking** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/parking/accessible-parking - **Airport Parking** — Surface lot · On airport property URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/parking/airport-parking - **P1 - Furthest Lot** — Long stay · $12/day, $2/hr · 0.5 mi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/parking/p1-furthest-lot - **P2 - Closest Lot** — Short stay · $18/day, $2/hr · Next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/parking/p2-closest-lot ## Ground transport (20) - **Alamo Rental Car** — Other · Third‑party RAP guides place the driving time between the airport and Rapid City at about 15-20 minutes by car. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/alamo-rental-car - **Avis Rental Car** — Other · Independent RAP airport guides estimate the drive between the airport and Rapid City at roughly 15-20 minutes by car. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/avis-rental-car - **Black Hills Car Rentals** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/black-hills-car-rentals - **Black Hills Grab-A-Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/black-hills-grab-a-cab - **Black Hills Rent A Wreck** — Other URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/black-hills-rent-a-wreck - **Budget Rental Car** — Other · 15-20 minutes from downtown Rapid City to RAP by car, as cited in third‑party airport guide material. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/budget-rental-car - **Bus** — Bus · Varies URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/bus - **City Cab** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/city-cab - **Enterprise Rent-A-Car** — Other · Third‑party RAP information resources list the drive into Rapid City at roughly 15-20 minutes by car. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/enterprise-rent-a-car - **Giddy-Up and Go Shuttle** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/giddy-up-and-go-shuttle - **Hertz Rental Car** — Other · 15-20 minutes from downtown Rapid City to RAP by car, as noted in independent airport guide coverage. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/hertz-rental-car - **Lyft** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/lyft - **National Rental Car** — Other · 15-20 minutes by car between RAP and Rapid City per third‑party airport guide coverage. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/national-rental-car - **Rapid Express Shuttle** — Shuttle URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/rapid-express-shuttle - **Rapid Taxi** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/rapid-taxi - **Rideshare** — Rideshare · About 15-20 min to downtown Rapid City URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/rideshare - **Shuttle** — Shuttle · Varies by hotel or tour destination URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/shuttle - **Sunny's Transportation** — Taxi URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/sunnys-transportation - **Taxi** — Taxi · About 15-20 min to downtown Rapid City URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/taxi - **Uber** — Rideshare URL: https://airport.flights/airport/rap/transport/uber ## Insider tips - _Time_: Arrive 60–75 minutes early for domestic flights; security lines are usually short but can extend during peak holiday mornings. - _Insider_: Pre-book a rental car during summer peaks—Sturgis and nearby events often deplete available cars quickly. - _Time_: Schedule Uber or Lyft upon landing; wait times can lengthen off-peak, especially in winter or late at night. - _Avoid_: Don’t expect food past regular hours. Eat beforehand or risk vending machine reliance for late flights. - _Quiet_: Seek the far end of the concourse past the gates for a quieter place to relax between flights. - _Local_: For a glimpse of regional aviation, head to SkyDine's bar area for sightings of general aviation and military traffic. - _Money_: Opt for the economy parking lot for savings on week-long trips without sacrificing MUCH proximity. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/RAP.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/rap/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/rap/departures — HTML page with live departures