Airport information
- FAA LID
- L23
- Coordinates
- 37.1021, -116.3128
- Elevation
- 5,068 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LAS VEGAS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1972/11
- Distance from city
- 31 NW
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 | 04:55 AM | 11:55Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 12:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 03:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:39 PM | 03:39Z |
Plan a flight from L23
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 180°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
5,712 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- 180° mag · 194° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 000° mag · 14° true
- Markings
- basic
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,712 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 118.7 | DREAMLAND APP |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTY · Beatty | VORTAC | 114.70 | r033° / 27.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for L23. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FORMAL EVALUATION NOT RQRD, DATE ESTABD NOT KNOWN.
- VFR DAY ONLY.
- AIRSTRIP WITHIN R-4808.
- OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY. PPR RQRD FROM DEPT OF ENERGY FOR ALL FLIGHTS.
- OWNER DESIRES AIRPORT NOT BE CHARTED
- AFLD FOR ROTARY WING/POWERLIFT ACFT ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
Nearby airports
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 L23 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 L23
Pahute Mesa Airstrip (L23) is an airport in Mercury, NV, at 5,068 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,712 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for L23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does L23 have a control tower?
No. Pahute Mesa Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at L23?
Pahute Mesa Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 5,712 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is L23?
Pahute Mesa Airstrip is in Mercury, NV, at an elevation of 5,068 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1021, -116.3128.
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