KDRA · DRA
Desert Rock Airport
Mercury, NevadaElevation 3,314 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
02/20
RWY 02
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 20
VGSIVASI (V2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Desert Rock Airport is in Mercury, Nevada. Field elevation 3,314 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerROBERT ZIEHM
Manager phone702-295-1235
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKDRA / DRA
SectionalLAS VEGAS
Center (ARTCC)LOS ANGELES
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.6194, -116.0330
Distance from city3 NM SW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.7
MERCURY RDO
AAS
119.675
ASOS
ASOS
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›USED RGLRLY BY DOE, AND DOD & DOE HELS.
›CAUTION: RWY 20 TRRN RISES THRU APCH ZONE - 2.4 DEG RWY UPSLOPE. RWY 20 CLEAR APCH FM DTHR EXCPFOR 60 FT RISING TRRN TO END OF DSPLCD AREA.
›PPR FM DOE.
›MIRL RWY 02/20 OTS UFN.
›RWY 20 CLEAR APCH FM DTHR XCP FOR 60 FT ASNDING TRRN TO END OF DSPLCD AREA. 2.4 DEGS RWY SLOPE.
›ACTVT MIRL RWY 02/20 - CTAF.
›RISING TRRN OUT FROM THR.
›3 FT BUSH 50 FT OUT ON RIGHT EDGE OF RWY.
›VASI RWY 02/20 OTS UFN.
›FOR CD CTC NELLIS APCH AT 702-652-4172.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KDRA have a METAR?
Yes. KDRA is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KDRA have a TAF?
When KDRA issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KDRA?
KDRA sits at 3,314 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KDRA?
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.