Closest Airport to Mt. Rushmore is in the City of Presidents
Fly into the Rapid City Regional Airport for the most direct route to the Black Hills, Badlands National Park and Mt. Rushmore.
Looking for the fastest way to get to five of South Dakota’s stunning national park sites? You’ll want to fly into Rapid City Regional Airport. From there, drive less than an hour to reach the towering presidential heads of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial®, the underground wonderlands of Jewel Cave National Monument and Wind Cave National Park and the awe-inspiring geology of Badlands National Park.
With five major airlines serving the airport, there are many ways to get to Rapid City giving you plenty of time to explore the entire region. There are six on-site rental car agencies to choose from.
Make Rapid City your basecamp for exploring South Dakota’s Badlands and Black Hills region. Stop by the visitor information center near baggage claim to plan your time here.
While Mt. Rushmore, Badlands and Wind Cave National Park might already be on your agenda, there are some less-visited hidden gems that shouldn’t be missed. At Jewel Cave National Monument, discover “cave bacon” at the world’s third-longest cave. At Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, learn about Cold War-era nuclear history.
Parks and historic sites are far from the only thing to do in this region. If you’re interested in motorcycle riding, check out the town of Sturgis’ annual rally. Rapid City Regional Airport is the best place to fly into for this event.
For more information, visit www.rapairport.com.