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NV97

Desert Creek Airport

Wellington, NevadaElevation 5,358 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,441 ft

17/35
Dimensions
1,441 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Desert Creek Airport is in Wellington, Nevada. Field elevation 5,358 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMANNY & SHARON PUERTA
Manager phone775-771-2794
AttendedIREG
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANV97
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.6842, -119.3220
Distance from city8 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MOUNTAIN 1.5 NM WEST AND 2 NM SOUTH.
›AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF HOMES. LAND SOUTH, TAKE- OFF NORTH.
›PROVIDED PRIVATE USE ONLY, VFR OPNS AND CONDUCT OPNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF OVERLYING AIRSPACE.
›DEER AND DOGS ON RY.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NV97 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NV97 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NV97. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NV97 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NV97. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NV97?
NV97 sits at 5,358 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NV97?
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.