1A8

VFR

GOLDFIELD

GOLDFIELD · NEVADA

Elev
5,616'
Longest RWY
3,150'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:38Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 1A8
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,616'
MSL · field 5,616' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 1A8

1A8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTPH (TONOPAH) · 21.5 NM away. Conditions at 1A8 may differ.

METAR · KTPH

Observed 16:38Z

KTPH 271638Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM FEW003 SCT015 OVC034 02/02 A2995 RMK AO2 RAE36 P0001 T00220017
Wind
150° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
2°C / 2°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,367 ft
Ceiling
3,400 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
1 NM N
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RNO

Airport manager

Name
TIMOTHY HIPP
Address
207 WEST GRAND AVENUE, GOLDFIELD NV 89013

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
150° · 4 kt
RWY 19
191°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 191° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 6,616 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored11° / 191°3,150 ftGRVL19 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
01110', hill, 3000' from thr
195', sign, 185' from thr

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
1A8 · 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
Contract fuel
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Ground north of runway 19 threshold slopes down 10 feet with gullies left and right; power lines are east of the runway.Show FAA
  • Night operations are discouraged due to mountains in all quadrants.Show FAA
  • Airport condition information is available at 702-509-0059 or from the airport manager.Show FAA
  • An emergency medical services helicopter is adjacent to the threshold of runway 01.Show FAA
  • Arrivals are uphill on runway 19; departures are downhill on runway 01.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19There is a 30-foot drop 200 feet from the threshold left of centerline on runway 19.Show FAA
  • 01Ingress is 170 degrees and egress is 350 degrees. The touchdown and lift-off area is 100 feet by 100 feet. The final approach and takeoff area is 100 feet by 100 feet.Show FAA
  • 01Runway 01 has white tires as markings.Show FAA
  • 19Runway 19 has white tires as markings.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 01/19There are ruts on the north side of the runway.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 1A8

Answer card
ICAO
1A8
Name
GOLDFIELD
Location
GOLDFIELD, NEVADA
Elevation
5,616 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,616 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,150 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
150° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Goldfield Airport sits in Goldfield, Nevada at 5,616 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 01/19 is 3,150 ft of gravel. The field is not towered, so use CTAF 122.9 and keep your scan tight in the pattern. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 6,616 ft MSL. This is high desert country. Density altitude can get your attention fast. The published remarks also call out mountains in all quadrants, so night operations are discouraged.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the field directly before arrival if you need current services. The published remarks also note uphill arrivals on runway 19 and downhill departures on runway 01. Runway 19 has a 30-foot drop about 200 feet from the threshold left of centerline. There are power lines east of the runway, plus ruts on the north side. Runway 01 has white tire markings. Runway 19 does too. Airport condition information is available by phone at 702-509-0059.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at Goldfield Airport (1A8)?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is about 6,616 ft MSL at this field.
Is Goldfield Airport towered or uncontrolled?
It is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic and keep a close eye out in the pattern.
Does 1A8 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Goldfield Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other published instrument procedures before you go.
What is the longest runway at Goldfield Airport?
The only runway is 01/19. It is 3,150 ft long and gravel.
What should I know about runway 19 at Goldfield?
Arrivals are uphill on runway 19. The remarks also call out a 30-foot drop about 200 feet from the threshold left of centerline. There are power lines east of the runway.
What should I know about runway 01 at Goldfield?
Departures are downhill on runway 01. The published remarks say the touchdown and lift-off area is 100 feet by 100 feet. The final approach and takeoff area is also 100 feet by 100 feet.
Are there any FBOs on the field at Goldfield Airport?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
Is it a good idea to fly into Goldfield at night?
Night operations are discouraged because of mountains in all quadrants. If you are planning a night arrival, verify current conditions with the airport operator and review the current Chart Supplement first.

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