FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(L06) Furnace Creek Airport
7 ratings | 9 reviews
Overview
Attendance:
Unattended
Unattended
FAA
Runways:
15/33
Runway length: 3,065 ft (934 m)
Elevation:
-210 ft (Estimated)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
None
Timezone:
PDT (UTC-07:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:30 am - 8:08 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:39 pm
(Today)
(Today)
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4:59 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
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Local Food/Lodging/Activities
Local Attractions
Local Activities
Restaurants
Hotels and Lodging
Travel Discounts
(760) 786-3200
(760) 786-3200
(760) 786-9872
(760) 786-3280
L06
Furnace Creek Visitor Center
Texas Springs Campground
Farrabee's Jeep Rentals
Golden Canyon Walking Trail
Flying Clubs
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Runway 15/33
Dimensions:
3,065 × 70 ft
(934 × 21 m)
(934 × 21 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 4,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, no surface treatment, in failed condition
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
Up to 4 Inch Salt Heave Arnd Rwy Cracks. Could Dmg Acft with Wheel Fairings or Cause A Potential to Blow Out A Tire.
FAA
| Designator: | 15 | 33 |
| Elevation: | n/a | n/a |
| Heading: | n/a | n/a |
| Gradient: | n/a | n/a |
| Traffic Pattern: | Right Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | basic, in Fair condition | basic, in Fair condition |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Brush, 100 ft Left ft of center, 15 ft high, 210 ft from end | Brush, 130 ft Left ft of center, 15 ft high, 500 ft from end, 20:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: L06
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: L06
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NOTAM count: 1
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/119 | 03/23/2024 2000 | 08/29/2025 2359 | COM REMOTE COM OUTLET 122.2 U/S |
Additional Remarks
Airport Clsd to Night Ops.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Airport Lctd 1 Sm Southwest of Park Headquarters.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ca State Pmt Has Been Suspd Until Further Notice.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Ditch 145 Ft Right of Ry 33.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Cd If Una to CTC on FSS Freq, CTC Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
No Tiedown Ropes or Chains Avbl.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 15/33 Pavement Heaving, Extremely Rough Sfc. Potential for Dmg to Acft Using This Rwy. not Rcmdd for Acft with Wheel Pants.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Safety Areas Adj Ry Clsd, Stay on Paved Area Only Due to Extremely Soft Dirt.
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FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Use Only Mkd Ry for Ground Opns. Safety Area Rough & Soft.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Bring your own tie downs
Source:
AM
Airport Manager
Noise Abatement
| Runway: | Applies to: | Approach/Departure: | Text: |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | All Aircraft | Both | Noise sensitive area to east, avoid overflight. 2500' AGL minimum over Death Valley NP boundaries |
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 36.46050, -116.87981
- 36° 27′ 37.8″ N, 116° 52′ 47.3″ W
- 36° 27.630′ N, 116° 52.788′ W
ARTCC:
Los Angeles (ZLA)
App/Depart Control Facility:
Unknown
Chart:
NACO: Las Vegas Sectional
FSS:
Riverside (RAL)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
14E (1985)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Not Present
Lighting:
No lighting reported.
Pattern Altitude:
Light Aircraft 789 MSL
AM
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Navaids
Services
Aircraft & Activity
Webcams
METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Rob Wissinger
Death Valley, CA 92328
(760) 786-3245 (Office)
Owner
US Dept of Interior/Park Svc
Death Valley, CA 92328
(760) 786-3245 (Office)
Remarks:
Airport Manager is A Law Enforcement Park Ranger, for Emergencies Can be Reached Through Park Dispatch 760-786-2330
FAA
Airport Reviews
Overall:
7 ratings | 9 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:
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- 11/26/19Runway is in very poor conditionEric J.Disappointing to report this as this is a nice destination. Good chance you will lose a tire upon landing, as the runway is littered with uplifted cracks as shown in the picture, some as high as 2 inches. Your call if you think that your tires …
- 4/9/21Runway OkayBruce C.I would rate the runway okay. It's full of small expansion cracks and a few shallow potholes, but presented no problems for the 5.00 tires on my Tailwind. Absolutely no services or amenities. A 10 minute walk gets you to the Visitors Center and ho…
- 3/21/19James S.
- 6/13/18Hunter B.The Lowest Airport in the USA at -210 Ft MSL. Getting here can be difficult with all of the restricted/MOA airspace. contact Joshua app and you can sometimes transition the restricted airspace around Edwards during evening or weekend times. When s…
- 2/25/17STEVE G.L06 02/23/2017 Cool place to fly in flew in from Lake Havasu City, Az The runway is little bumpy. Made the walk to the forty niner diner 1.1 mile walk great breakfast. There is no fuel also we needed are own tiedowns. 9506J
- 10/29/18JAMES H.Great destination. There is a phone and bathroom in the small building. You can walk about a mile uphill or call the resort for a van. three dining options, buffet, regular country style restaurant or I suggest the resort on the hill. A few dollars m…
- 2/12/24Runway ConditionDaniel B.I visited the runway this past weekend NPS has its hands full dealing with fixing roads affected by flash floods, it doesn't look like they will be repaving the runway anytime soon. Personally, I wouldn't fly into this airstrip. The runway cracks c…
- 2/4/20Yes, the Runway is in Poor ConditionRonald K.I aborted my flight and drove to Death Valley due to weather, but checked out the airport. Unfortunately, despite the recent AOPA Pilot Briefing article (Feb 2020) stating that the runway is ".. paved, well-maintained .." I am confirming Eric J's No…
- 1/20/20Furnace CreekNoel M.The runway has not been maintained but not in such bad shape that I would stop flying to this oasis in the desert. The phone number for the restaurant is 1-760-786-3385 call when you land and they will send a shuttle to pick you up
- 1/5/16NANCY S.What a shame that nobody has posted since 2012! Here's a 2016 update, ground inspection only (CFI, visiting by car): The tiedown cables are firmly planted on the ramp, but you must provide your own tiedown rope or chain. There is no fuel available an…