Eureka

05U · Eureka, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
5,958 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,300 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 05U. Nearby reporting stations: KTMT (56 NM), KELY (57 NM), KBAM (72 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:10 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:04 AM13:04Z
Sunrise06:31 AM13:31Z
Sunset06:43 PM01:43Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:10 PM02:10Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:10 PM → 06:04 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:43 PM → 05:31 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 088°downwind 358°base 268°final 178°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
178° mag · 191° true
Dimensions
7,300 × 60 ft
TPA
7,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 358°) on the 45° at 7,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
5,940 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
45 ft
TDZ elevation
5,944 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Surface: Friction seal coat. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
128.325

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
132.25 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.35BATTLE MOUNTAIN RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
05U
Coordinates
39.6037, -116.0036
Elevation
5,958 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
LAS VEGAS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 128.325 · ☎ 775-237-6133
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RNO
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1952/11
Distance from city
6 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. DUSK-DAWN; REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, Jet A (additive)
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Air ambulance
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COUNTY OF EUREKA
COUNTY COURT HOUSE BOX 677, EUREKA, NV
775-237-5372
Manager
JEB ROWLEY
701 S MAIN STREET, PO BOX 714, EUREKA, NV
775-237-5372
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -17C.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. DUSK-DAWN; REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; INCR INTST - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • UNLGTD PLINES & POLES PENETRATE 20 - 1 APCH SFC.
  • UNLGTD PLINES & POLES.

Contact

  • COUNTY OF EUREKA

Attendance

  • AFT HR - 775-237-5330.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: NV22 Red Rock Ranch (private) (43 NM) · 01U Duckwater (48 NM) · N15 Kingston (55 NM) · U74 Crescent Valley (55 NM) · 9U7 Currant Ranch (58 NM)

About 05U

Eureka (05U) is an airport in Eureka, NV, at 5,958 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05U, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 05U have a control tower?

No. Eureka is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 05U?

Eureka has 1 runway; the longest is 7,300 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 05U?

Eureka is in Eureka, NV, at an elevation of 5,958 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.6037, -116.0036.

More about 05U

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 05U in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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