Airport information
- FAA LID
- HSFIDCL
- Coordinates
- 40.1478, -119.9073
- Elevation
- 4,845 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:57 AM | 11:57Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 12:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 03:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 04:05Z |
Plan a flight from HSFIDCL
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy SW
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy SW at 5,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway SW/NE
3,000 ft · lakebed- Heading
- 225° true
- Heading
- 45° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| SW/NE | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHC · Amedee | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r106° / 13.3 NM |
| FMG · Mustang | VORTAC | 117.90 | r327° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for HSFIDCL. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for HSFIDCL.
Nearby airports
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About HSFIDCL
Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip (HSFIDCL) is an airport in Herlong, CA, NV, at 4,845 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for HSFIDCL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at HSFIDCL?
Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is HSFIDCL?
Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip is in Herlong, CA, NV, at an elevation of 4,845 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1478, -119.9073.
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