VEHICLE OPERATIONS TRAINING
		GATE CARD APPLICATION

To ensure proper gate usage, security, and accountability of persons inside the Rapid City Regional Airport perimeter fencing, also known as the Airport Operations Area (AOA), we require vehicle operations training for each individual requesting a gate access card.

	Vehicle Operations Training Instructions

To accomplish your vehicle operations training, please review the information under “Driving on the Airport Operations Area.” Then, download and review the Rapid City Regional Airport Vehicle Operations Training Manual below. After reviewing the training manual, print and take the Rapid City Regional Airport Non-Movement Area Driving Test. Once you have completed the test, click on the "Gate Card Application" tab to the left and follow the instructions.

	Vehicle Operators Training Manual

Rapid City Regional Airport Vehicle Operators Training Manual (759kb PDF)

This training manual is intended to familiarize those persons with a need to drive or operate vehicles within the non-movement areas of the Rapid City Regional Airport Operations Area. These established rules and procedures are for the safety of all persons. Failure to comply may result in penalties or loss of driving privileges or revocation of the gate access card.

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	Driving on the Airport Operations Area

Rapid City Regional Airport Vehicle Operations Training Slide-Show (1.03mb SWF)

Rapid City Regional FAA Video (Warning: Very Large File)

Rapid City Regional Driving the Airport Operations Area Booklet (603kb PDF)

The attached slide presentation, FAA video, and booklet are designed to raise the awareness of vehicle operators to airfield safety concerns. The emphasis is on the importance of adhering to safe operating procedures at all times while driving a vehicle on the Airport Operations Area (AOA). Regardless of the type of vehicle you operate, you have the same accountability and responsibility as that of a pilot for safe airfield operations. Airport terminology and definitions are reviewed, including a segment on airport signs, markings, and lights. Viewers should gain a basic understanding of how to safely operate a vehicle on an airport.

	Non-Movement Area Driving Test

Rapid City Regional Airport Non-Movement Area Driving Test (21kb PDF)

Please bring your completed test, along with your competed Gate Card Application, $25 (check or cash), and a valid drivers license, to the Airport Administration office to complete Gate Card processing.