AIRPORT INFORMATION
The closest airport is Rapid City Regional Airport (IATA airport code: RAP), serviced by United, Delta, American, Allegiant, and Sun Country Airlines and their respective international partners via international travel hubs Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, and Chicago.
TRANSPORTATION FROM THE RAPID CITY AIRPORT TO LEAD, SD:
The Rapid City Airport is a 1 hour and 15 minute drive (~57 miles) to Lead. Rental cars, shuttle services and rideshares are available.
IMPORTANT: You are responsible for any transportation costs to and from the airport.
Black Hills Shuttle has been provided in the past for transportation to and from the airport and is a reliable and affordable option. Here is their contact information:
Phone: 605-645-9521 Email: blackhillsshuttle@gmail.com
Other transportation alternatives can be found by visiting the Rapid City Regional Airport transportation page or the Deadwood.com travel and transportation web page.
TRAVEL SUGGESTIONS
For those traveling to Lead, SD for CETUP* 2026 you may be asking how to be best prepared when entering the US through US Customs and Border Protections (CBP). We would like to suggest the following information that may be helpful.
Items to have with you, preferably on paper -
- Copy of your travel itinerary
- Copy of your hotel reservation
- Copy of your invitation letter to the workshop
- Copy of the workshop agenda
- Copy of the conference registration (from the indico page or email confirmation)
- If possible, a letter from your institution verifying your employment and endorsing the business travel
Please remember to tell the immigration officer you are here on business. You are not a tourist.
Should you be questioned or detained, you can contact the following people. Please use for emergency only.
Jaret Heise +1-605-641-5718
Stacie Granum +1-605-209-2895
Additional information:
You should check your country of residence on the current travel advisories.