Passenger numbers at Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport continued to increase in June and during the first 6 months of the year.
ROCK SPRINGS – For the 18th straight month, Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport saw a significant increase in passengers choosing RKS for their air travel needs.
RKS served 4,412 passengers during the month, a 44.32% increase compared with June 2017. For the year, the airport’s passenger traffic is up 23.29% compared to the same period in 2017.
“The growth that RKS is experiencing is the result of the convenience that people find in traveling to and from our airport along with new lower fares and incredible reliability,” said Devon Brubaker, Airport Director, in a statement.
“It highlights the trust that passengers and the business community have in us. With over 21,379 total passengers using the airport so far in 2018, the airport’s airline partners are
starting to take notice of Southwest Wyoming as a viable air carrier market. We are looking forward to continued growth as the airport’s advanced booking look very strong through the end of the year.”
RKS has not seen passenger numbers at this level since 2012 which was the best year on record for the airport when the local economy was experiencing a boom and the airport had service from multiple airlines and at times six daily flights.
“As travelers make their airport choices, we expect RKS to be the airport of choice for many more travelers with the lower fares in place. With the anticipated increase in passengers, we fully expect opportunities for additional flights and destinations in the future.”
Passengers are reminded to arrive 90 minutes before their flight to ensure a stress-free experience. With the fuller flights, this is more critical then ever to ensure an on-time departure with all scheduled passengers.
Travelers are invited to check out the new lowers fares at www.united.com and utilize the airport’s cost comparison tool at https://www.flyrks.com/flight-info/.
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About the Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
The Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is a commercial and general aviation airport serving Southwest Wyoming and is located 7 miles east of Rock Springs in Sweetwater County.
It is owned by the City of Rock Springs and operated by the Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport Joint Powers Board representing both the City of Rock Springs and Sweetwater County.
Serving over 40,000 commercial passengers and thousands of general aviation flights annually, the airport generates an annual economic impact of over $27 million to the local community and $31 million to the State of Wyoming.
