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Elko Regional Airport

EKO · KEKO · Elko, NV · 5,140 ft elevation · var 12E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KEKO / EKO
Coordinates
40.8249, -115.7920
Elevation
5,140 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
SALT LAKE CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO
NOTAM facility
EKO
Attendance
ALL 0500-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 W

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
04:38 AM11:38Z
Sunrise05:12 AM12:12Z
Sunset08:18 PM03:18Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:52 PM03:52Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:52 PM → 04:38 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:18 PM → 04:12 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 06 & 24 ON CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (left) · 24: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

06TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 06 · 057°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 06 at 6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 06/24

7,214 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 78k, Double wheel 105k, Dual tandem 170k.

06
Heading
057° mag · 69° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Road, 24 ft, 700 ft from threshold, 325 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
24
Heading
237° mag · 249° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.25°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (EKO)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 99 ft, 2,300 ft from threshold, 450 ft R of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
1,036 ft

Runway 12/30

3,015 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

12
Heading
122° mag · 134° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Pole, 26 ft, 650 ft from threshold, 75 ft L of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Displaced threshold
906 ft
30
Heading
302° mag · 314° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 30 ft, 900 ft from threshold, 100 ft L of centerline — 23:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
143 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
ASOS119.275
CNTR132.25SALT LAKE CNTR
CTAF123
UNIC123UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
BQU · BullionVOR-DME114.50r323° / 4.2 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF ELKO
975 TERMINAL WAY, ELKO, NV
775-777-7190
Manager
JAMES FOSTER
975 TERMINAL WAY, ELKO, NV
775-777-7194

Remarks FAA

  • RWY 24 DESIGNATED CALM WIND RWY.
  • PPR FOR ALL ACFT OPNS OVER 100000 LBS CALL 775-777-7190.
  • TKOF ONLY ON RWY 12. LAND ONLY ON RWY 30.
  • NO TGL RWY 12/30.
  • STEEP SLOPE/GRADIENT RWY 30 UPWARD.
  • SFC CONDS NOT MNT DLY 0500-1400Z.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -25C.
  • INCD BIRD ACT INVOF ARPT MAR-SEP.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 06 & 24 ON CONSLY.
  • 100LL, A AVAILABLE 24/7.
  • PCR VALUE: 340/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 50/F/C/X/T
  • RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • PAPI RWY 24 DOES NOT PRVD OBSTN CLNC BYD 6.5 NM FM THR.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KEKO in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KEKO

Elko Regional Airport (EKO · KEKO) is an airport in Elko, NV, at 5,140 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,214 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KEKO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KEKO have a control tower?

No. Elko Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KEKO?

Elko Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,214 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KEKO?

Elko Regional Airport is in Elko, NV, at an elevation of 5,140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8249, -115.7920.

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