Desert Creek Private
NV97 · Wellington, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:27 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:15 AM | 13:15Z |
| Sunrise | 06:41 AM | 13:41Z |
| Sunset | 07:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:27 PM | 02:27Z |
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Runways
RWY 17LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 170° true
- Dimensions
- 1,441 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 6,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Gravel
Enter the left downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 6,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 17
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 10 ft, 10 ft from threshold
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,441 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for NV97.
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV97 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV97
- Coordinates
- 38.6842, -119.3222
- Elevation
- 5,358 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2003/12
- Distance from city
- 8 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 4 notes
General
- AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF HOMES. LAND SOUTH, TAKE- OFF NORTH.
- DEER AND DOGS ON RY.
- MOUNTAIN 1.5 NM WEST AND 2 NM SOUTH.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
Nearby airports
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About NV97
Desert Creek (NV97) is an airport in Wellington, NV, at 5,358 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,441 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NV97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NV97 have a control tower?
No. Desert Creek is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NV97?
Desert Creek has 1 runway; the longest is 1,441 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV97?
Desert Creek is in Wellington, NV, at an elevation of 5,358 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6842, -119.3222.
More about NV97
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 NV97 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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