01U

VFR

DUCKWATER

DUCKWATER · NEVADA

Elev
5,133'
Longest RWY
3,400'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 01U
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,133'
MSL · field 5,133' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +5 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF 01U

01U does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KELY (ELY/YELLAND FLD) · 45.6 NM away. Conditions at 01U may differ.

METAR · KELY

Observed 21:53Z

KELY 272153Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW070 BKN100 BKN110 04/01 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE04 SLP115 P0000 T00440011
Wind
170° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
4°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,033 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM SE
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
UNKNOWN

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 5 kt
RWY 15
153°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 153° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,133 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored153° / 333°3,400 ftDIRTStandard L
03/2127° / 207°2,700 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1515', road, 30' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2
0315', road, 0' from thr, 47' R of cntrln, slope 0
2115', road, 0' from thr, 47' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
01U · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Wind indicator
No
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Runway 03/21 has a plus 1 foot berm full length on the north side and a minus 2 foot ditch full length on the south side.Show FAA
  • Watch for livestock on runways.Show FAA
  • Runway 15/33 has a plus 1 foot berm on both sides of the runway.Show FAA
  • Runway 3 has two stakes on the north edge of the runway, 135 feet from the runway end, plus 4 feet high.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA
  • Runways 03/21 and 15/33 have uncontrolled vehicle access.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 15Eleven power lines 1500 feet from the runway end, 35 feet high, on both sides of the centerline, marked with orange balls, with a 42 to 1 slope.Show FAA
  • 03Power line 400 feet from the runway end, plus 20 feet high, on both sides of the centerline, marked with orange balls, with a 20 to 1 slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to May 1959.Show FAA
  • Tie downs are provided near the runway intersection.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 01U

Answer card
ICAO
01U
Name
DUCKWATER
Location
DUCKWATER, NEVADA
Elevation
5,133 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,133 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,400 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Duckwater Airport sits in Duckwater, Nevada. The field elevation is 5,133 ft MSL. It has two dirt runways. The longest is 3,400 ft on runway 15/33. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the normal pattern reference at 6,133 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation. Runway 15/33 has berms on both sides. Runway 03/21 has a berm on the north side. It also has a ditch on the south side. The remarks also call out power lines near both runway ends. Watch for livestock on the runways. There are tie-downs near the runway intersection.

This is a high-elevation dirt strip with no tower and no published instrument approach. Plan for visual work only. Density altitude can be a factor here because of the elevation. Check winds, runway condition and obstacle clearance before you commit. For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at Duckwater Airport (01U)?
The field elevation is 5,133 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude and takeoff performance at this strip.
What is the pattern altitude at 01U Duckwater?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Duckwater Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 01U. Plan for VFR operations and verify any current procedure changes in the FAA Chart Supplement.
Is Duckwater Airport towered?
No. There is no control tower at 01U. CTAF is 122.9.
What is the longest runway at Duckwater Airport?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 3,400 ft. It is a dirt runway, so check surface condition before landing.
What runway hazards should I expect at 01U?
The Chart Supplement notes berms on both sides of runway 15/33. It also notes a berm and ditch along runway 03/21. Power lines near the runway ends are also published. Livestock on the runways is another published concern.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Duckwater Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Duckwater?
The published remark says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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