RAPID CITY, S.D. – As of early Tuesday morning, Rapid City Regional Airport has closed the main commercial runway and terminal due to severe winter weather.
Roads surrounding the airport are very icy, travel to the airport is not advised.
The public is encouraged to check flight status with their air carrier.
Meanwhile, the South Dakota Department of Transportation has re-opened a small portion of Interstate 90. The 14 mile stretch from the Wyoming border to Exit 14 in Spearfish is now open to traffic in both directions.
Officials warn that is the only portion of the interstate that is fully re-opened. According to DOT I-90 remains closed from Spearfish (exit 14) to Wall (exit 110) due to heavy snow accumulations and strong winds. However, within the Rapid City metro area, I-90 between exit 55 and exit 67 is open for local travel.
