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1A8

Empire Airport

Empire, NevadaElevation 3,990 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 3,770 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY H1
01/19
Dimensions
3,150 x 37 ft
Surface
Gravel (fair)
RWY 0111°T
RWY 19191°T
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Empire Airport is in Empire, Nevada. Field elevation 3,990 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerTIMOTHY HIPP
Manager phone702-509-0059
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA1A8
SectionalLAS VEGAS
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.5800, -119.3509
Distance from city1 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSunset to sunrise
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›GND NORTH OF RWY 19 THR SLOPES DOWN 10 FT WITH GULLEYS LEFT & RIGHT; PLINES EAST OF RWY.
›NGT OPS DISCOURAGED; MTS ALL QUADS.
›INGRESS 170 DEGS / EGRESS 350 DEGS. TLOF 100 FT X 100 FT. FATO 100 FT X 100 FT.
›WHITE TIRES.
›WHITE TIRES.
›ARPT COND - 702-509-0059 OR AMGR.
›RUTS ON NORTH SIDE OF RWY.
›30 FT DROP 200 FT FM THR LEFT OF CNTRLN.
›ARR UPHILL RWY 19; DEP DOWNHILL RWY 01.
›EMS HELI ADJ TO RWY 01 THR.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗1A8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 1A8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 1A8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 1A8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 1A8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 1A8?
1A8 sits at 3,990 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 1A8?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.