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Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field

Rawlins, United States

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Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field

Rawlins, United States
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Small general aviation gateway serving Carbon County, Wyoming.

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Rawlins, United States
Rawlins Municipal Airport/Harvey Field (IATA: RWL, ICAO: KRWL) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Rawlins, the county seat of Carbon County, Wyoming. It sits at an elevation of approximately 6,813 feet above mean sea level, reflecting the high-desert terrain of southern Wyoming. The airport primarily serves private and charter aircraft, supporting local businesses, ranching operations, and emergency services in the region. It does not currently operate scheduled commercial airline service. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Rawlins and provides essential aviation infrastructure for a geographically remote area of the state, where ground distances to larger commercial airports can be considerable.
Getting to & from
The airport is located approximately two miles northeast of downtown Rawlins, accessible by road via local streets with private vehicle or rental car being the primary ground transport options.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline service operates at Rawlins Municipal Airport; the facility serves general aviation and charter traffic.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 6,813 feet MSL reflects the high-desert plateau terrain of Carbon County.
  • ›The airport is named Harvey Field in honor of a local aviation pioneer.
  • ›Rawlins is situated along Interstate 80, roughly equidistant between Laramie and Rock Springs.
  • ›The airport features two runways to accommodate varying wind conditions typical of Wyoming.
  • ›No scheduled commercial service operates; the nearest commercial airports include Laramie Regional and Rock Springs-Sweetwater County.
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Gateway to Wyoming's high desert plains and open frontier skies

Rawlins Municipal Airport, also known as Harvey Field, is a small general aviation facility serving Rawlins, Wyoming, situated at an elevation of roughly 6,813 feet above sea level. It plays a modest but vital role in connecting this remote high-desert community to regional destinations, supporting private pilots, charter flights, and local emergency services. The airport reflects the utilitarian character of Wyoming's frontier towns, offering basic facilities amid sweeping views of the surrounding basin landscape.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single modest facility handling all arriving and departing general aviation traffic with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental cars (limited availability, advance booking recommended)
  • Taxi and rideshare services from downtown Rawlins
  • Personal vehicle pickup
Nearby Hotels
  • Econolodge Rawlins
  • Holiday Inn Express Rawlins
  • Days Inn by Wyndham Rawlins
  • Comfort Inn Rawlins
Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are extremely limited given its general aviation status. Downtown Rawlins, a short drive away, offers a handful of local diners, fast food chains, and casual restaurants catering to travelers along Interstate 80. Visitors are advised to plan meals before arriving at the airport.

Traveller Tips
  • High altitude and variable Wyoming winds can affect small aircraft operations — check NOTAMs and weather carefully before departure.
  • Fuel availability should be confirmed in advance as services at small general aviation airports can have limited hours.
  • Rawlins sits along I-80, making a rental car essential for reaching the town center or any regional attractions.
  • Winter weather in this high-desert region can be severe — always have contingency plans for weather delays.
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