Elko Regional Airport

EKO · KEKO · Elko, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
5,140 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,214 ft 06/24
Runways
2
Mag var
12E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:26 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:12 AM12:12Z
Sunrise05:42 AM12:42Z
Sunset07:56 PM02:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:26 PM03:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:26 PM → 05:12 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:56 PM → 04:42 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 212°downwind 302°base 032°final 122°45° entry12243006

RWY 12RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
122° mag · 134° true
Dimensions
3,015 × 60 ft
TPA
6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
906 ft
CTAF
123.0

Enter the right downwind (heading 302°) on the 45° at 6,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
5,140 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Pole, 26 ft, 650 ft from threshold, 75 ft L of centerline — 17:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
5,125 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
3,015 / 3,015 / 3,015 / 2,109 ft

Condition: Good. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Elko”
ASOS/AWOS
119.275

Taxi & takeoff

“Elko”
CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
122.6 132.25 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.35BATTLE MOUNTAIN RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 24
RunwayILS
RWY 24LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (EKO)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BQU 115.85
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BQU · Bullion VOR/DME 115.85 · 105Y Low r323° / 4.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KEKO / EKO
Coordinates
40.8249, -115.7920
Elevation
5,140 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
12E
Sectional chart
SALT LAKE CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 119.275 · ☎ 775-778-9639
ARTCC
SALT LAKE CITY (ZLC)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Reno Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
EKO
Attendance
ALL 0500-2100
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
I A
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 06 & 24 ON CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 4-light PAPI (left) · 24: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF ELKO
975 TERMINAL WAY, ELKO, NV
775-777-7190
Manager
JAMES FOSTER
975 TERMINAL WAY, ELKO, NV
775-777-7194
Remarks FAA · 15 notes

General

  • RWY 24 DESIGNATED CALM WIND RWY.
  • PPR FOR ALL ACFT OPNS OVER 100000 LBS CALL 775-777-7190.
  • TKOF ONLY ON RWY 12. LAND ONLY ON RWY 30.
  • NO TGL RWY 12/30.
  • STEEP SLOPE/GRADIENT RWY 30 UPWARD.
  • SFC CONDS NOT MNT DLY 0500-1400Z.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -25C.
  • INCD BIRD ACT INVOF ARPT MAR-SEP.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 340/F/B/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 50/F/C/X/T
  • RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • PAPI RWY 24 DOES NOT PRVD OBSTN CLNC BYD 6.5 NM FM THR.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 06 & 24 ON CONSLY.

Fuel

  • 100LL, A AVAILABLE 24/7.
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About KEKO

Elko Regional Airport (EKO · KEKO) is an airport in Elko, NV, at 5,140 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,214 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KEKO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KEKO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KEKO?

Elko Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,214 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KEKO?

Elko Regional Airport is in Elko, NV, at an elevation of 5,140 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8249, -115.7920.

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