Desert Rock Private
NV65 · Mercury, NV · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:13 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:03 AM | 13:03Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 13:29Z |
| Sunset | 06:47 PM | 01:47Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:13 PM | 02:13Z |
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Runways
RWY 20LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 214° true
- Dimensions
- 7,515 ft
- TPA
- 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- CONC
Enter the left downwind (heading 034°) on the 45° at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 7,515 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
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Charts & procedures
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Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV65
- Coordinates
- 36.6199, -116.0323
- Elevation
- 3,314 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for NV65.
Nearby airports
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About NV65
Desert Rock (NV65) is an airport in Mercury, NV, at 3,314 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,515 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NV65, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at NV65?
Desert Rock has 1 runway; the longest is 7,515 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV65?
Desert Rock is in Mercury, NV, at an elevation of 3,314 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.6199, -116.0323.
More about NV65
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 NV65 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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