Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV97
- Coordinates
- 38.6842, -119.3220
- Elevation
- 5,358 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2003/12
- Distance from city
- 8 SE
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 | 05:01 AM | 12:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 12:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 03:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 03:57Z |
Plan a flight from NV97
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 6,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,441 ft × 60 ft · Gravel- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 10 ft, 10 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 5 ft, 0 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,441 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for NV97.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV97. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED PRIVATE USE ONLY, VFR OPNS AND CONDUCT OPNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF OVERLYING AIRSPACE.
- AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF HOMES. LAND SOUTH, TAKE- OFF NORTH.
- DEER AND DOGS ON RY.
- MOUNTAIN 1.5 NM WEST AND 2 NM SOUTH.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
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 NV97 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 NV97
Desert Creek Airport (NV97) is an airport in Wellington, NV, at 5,358 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,441 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NV97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NV97 have a control tower?
No. Desert Creek Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NV97?
Desert Creek Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,441 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV97?
Desert Creek Airport is in Wellington, NV, at an elevation of 5,358 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6842, -119.3220.
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