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(KMEV) Minden-Tahoe Airport
No ratings | 2 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Year-round, 7 Days a Week,0800-1700
FAA
Elevation:
4,724 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:54 am - 8:19 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:49 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:24 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$6.70
100LL (full)
$6.20
100LL (self)
$6.90
Jet-A (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
FBOs
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Hutt Aviation, Inc.
2 ratings | 2 reviews
Services Offered:
Car Rental
$6.70 | 100LL | full
$6.20 | 100LL | self
$6.90 | Jet-A | full
Location:
On field: W
Phone:
(775) 782-8277
Freq. Monitored:
ASRI: 130.65
Fees:
Overnight, Other
Flight Training
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Other businesses
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
Mandarin Gourmet
(775) 782-8801
1150 Airport Rd, Minden, Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-9500
Minden
(775) 782-8294
MEV
Mandarin Gourmet
Taildragger Cafe (Mon-Fri: 7am to 8pm: Sat & Sun: 7am-2pm)
Minden
Flying Clubs
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Runway 16/34
Dimensions:
7,399 × 100 ft
(2,255 × 30 m)
(2,255 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 50,000 lbs
Double wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 75,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in excellent condition
Runway Edge Lights:
High
Comments:
Pcr Value: 40/F/C/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 16 | 34 |
| Elevation: | 4,707.7 ft | 4,717.2 ft |
| Heading: | 165° magnetic 180° true | 345° magnetic 360° true |
| Gradient: | 0.13% up | 0.13% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | Sailplane Pat Rt Tfc. FAA |
Runway 12/30
Dimensions:
5,299 × 75 ft
(1,615 × 23 m)
(1,615 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 50,000 lbs
Double wheel: 75,000 lbs
Double wheel: 75,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Pcr Value: 10/F/C/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 12 | 30 |
| Elevation: | 4,700.2 ft | 4,722.1 ft |
| Heading: | 120° magnetic 135° true | 300° magnetic 315° true |
| Gradient: | 0.41% up | 0.41% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Good condition | basic, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Tree, 30 ft Left ft of center, 60 ft high, 1,430 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | Sailplane Pat Rt Tfc. FAA |
Runway 12G/30G
Dimensions:
2,050 × 60 ft
(625 × 18 m)
(625 × 18 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
natural soil, no surface treatment, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Rwy 30G Lndg Only; Rwy 12G Tkof & Lndg Na.
FAA
| Designator: | 12G | 30G |
| Elevation: | 4,712.4 ft | 4,723.6 ft |
| Heading: | 120° magnetic 135° true | 300° magnetic 315° true |
| Gradient: | 0.55% up | 0.55% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | none | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | Thr Mkd with Orange & White Panels. FAA |
TFRs
Location: MEV
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: MEV
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NOTAM count: 2
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/2132 | 03/26/2024 1736 | ODP MINDEN-TAHOE, MINDEN, NV.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDURES AMDT 2...
TAKEOFF MINIMUM… | |
| 4/2133 | 03/26/2024 1737 | ODP MINDEN-TAHOE, MINDEN, NV.
MINDEN TWO DEPARTURE (RNAV) ...
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS - RWY 12G, 30G NA: ENVIRONMEN… | |
Additional Remarks
Emerg Aft 1700 - 775-782-5126.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Norcal Approach at 916-361-6874.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Glider, Ultralight, Skydiving, Sailplane and Balloon Act on and In vicinity of Arpt.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Mowers In vicinity of Airport & Rwys.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement Proc in Efct - 775-782-9871.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Snow Removal Durg Dalgt Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Trees 1,440 Ft from Approach End Ry 12. Ditch in Obstacle Free Zone Adj Southwest End Twy C. Men & Equipment Occasionly on Rwys and Twys.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ry 12G-30G glider activity; lcl ordinance prohibits lndg ovrwgt acft 30,000 lb or more w/single-wheel type lndg gear, and 50,000 lb or more w/multiple wheel type lndg gear. APM rpts Unicom as 123.05
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
| Runway: | Applies to: | Approach/Departure: | Text: |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | All Aircraft | Both | Avoid flying ovr congested areas N & S of arpt blo TPA; dep ry 34 turn left to a headding of 320 degrees 1 mi N of airport |
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 39.00050, -119.75111
- 39° 0′ 1.8″ N, 119° 45′ 4.0″ W
- 39° 0.030′ N, 119° 45.067′ W
ARTCC:
Oakland (ZOA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
NCT
Chart:
NACO: San Francisco Sectional
FSS:
Reno (RNO)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
15E (2000)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt REIL Rwy 16 & 34; VASI Rwy 16 & 34; HIRL Rwy 16/34 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
Light Aircraft 5700 MSL
Heavy Aircraft 6200 MSL
AM
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 119.2 | Norcal | |
| AWOS-3PT | 119.325T (775) 782-6264 | ||
| Clearance Delivery | 133.25 | Norcal | |
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (916) 361-6874 | Norcal Approach | |
| CTAF | 123.05 | ||
| UNICOM | 123.05 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
None Reported
AM
Activities:
On field restaurant/café
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Heather Macdonnell
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-9871 (Office)
Owner
Douglas County
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-9821 (Office)
Airport Reviews
Overall:
No ratings | 2 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:No ratings
Markings and Signage:No ratings
Ground Transportation:No ratings
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- 7/23/16STEPHEN S.The transient parking row is in front of the low, gray building and adjacent airport offices which now house The Taildragger Cafe -- open for breakfast, lunch and dinner at 6:00 am. Calm wind runway is 34. Glider tow departures typically use 30 and s…
- 2/6/14CHRISTOPHER L.KMEV has a 24 hour self serve fuel at a nice new fueling station at the West end of the transient parking area. Very reasonable fuel cost. $5.35 as of this post. Great on field restaurant too.
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