Rapid City Regional Airport
KRAP, Rapid City, SD
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (8,701 ft)
About 10 miles to downtown Rapid City and 30 miles to Mount Rushmore
Rapid City Regional airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Rapid City
Rapid City Regional Airport is about 15 minutes from downtown and 40 minutes from Mount Rushmore.
- Main airport
- RAP / KRAP
- Elevation
- 3,204 ft
- Longest runway
- 14/32 (8,701 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Rapid City
The airport has an 8,700-foot runway.
The Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and the Sturgis rally draw visitors in summer.
Rapid City Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Rapid City
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Sturgis
Book early for rally week.
Wind
Strong winds are common.
When Demand Peaks in Rapid City
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- Early August
- The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
- Summer
- Black Hills and Mount Rushmore season.
Flight Times and Prices to Rapid City
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to RAP for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,487 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 40 min$20,500–$25,500 | 3 hr 25 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,068 mi | 2 hr 30 min$11,100–$16,100 | 2 hr 25 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,786 mi | Needs fuel stop | 4 hr 15 min$23,500–$29,500 | 4 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 844 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 10 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 788 mi | 2 hr 15 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 5 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 1,083 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,600 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,100 mi | 2 hr 35 min$11,300–$16,300 | 2 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 842 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Rapid City
Light jets fly from Colorado and the Midwest; super-midsize jets fly from Texas and the coasts.
Rapid City Private Jet Questions
How far is Rapid City airport from Mount Rushmore?
About 30 miles, or 40 minutes by car.
How long is a private flight from Denver to Rapid City?
About 1 hr from Centennial in a light jet.
