3Q0 MINA Airport | MINA, Nevada

Before you fly into 3Q0

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,557'

MSL · field 4,557' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF 3Q0

3Q0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHTH (HAWTHORNE INDUSTRIAL) · 27.1 NM away. Conditions at 3Q0 may differ.

METAR · KHTH

Observed 17:55Z

KHTH 271755Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 09/M01 A2999 RMK A01

Wind: VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 9°C / -1°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 4,844 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

3Q0 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTPH (TONOPAH) · 51.4 NM away. Conditions at 3Q0 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 13:00Z–28 12:00Z

TAF KTPH 271308Z 2713/2812 16005KT P6SM -RA SCT003 BKN019 OVC040 TEMPO 2713/2717 6SM -RA BKN003 OVC019 FM271800 28006KT P6SM VCTS SCT019 BKN040CB OVC080 FM280300 33009KT P6SM FEW019 SCT040 BKN080 FM280900 01007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080 BKN250

BASEMVFR

27 13:00Z–27 18:00Z

Wind: 160° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 4,000 ft, Broken 1,900 ft, Scattered 300 ft
Weather: light rain

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 0 NM SE
VFR sectional: SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC: ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility: RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CHARLES FROST
Phone: 775-573-2214
Address: BOX 407, MINA NV 89422

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

000° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 31

317°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	137° / 317°	4,600 ft	DIRT	Standard L

Airport sketch

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

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

3Q0 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3Q0 · CHART_SUPP

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
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$6.54

KHTH·Hawthorne Industrial Airport·27.1 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$6.54atKHTHHawthorne Industrial Airport27.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

Runway 13/31 has uncontrolled vehicle access.Show FAA
The taxiway to the off-runway parking area is blocked by 3-foot-high cattle guard rails that could damage low-wing aircraft.Show FAA
Ultralights operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
Remote controlled aircraft operate in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA
Wild horses, burros, and big horn sheep are present in the airport environment.Show FAA
Runway 13/31 has 2-foot berms on both sides along the full length of the runway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

13Runway 13/31 thresholds are marked with white tires.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to May 15, 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 3Q0

Answer card

ICAO: 3Q0
Name: MINA
Location: MINA, NEVADA
Elevation: 4,557 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,557 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 4,600 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

MINA Airport (3Q0) sits in Mina, Nevada at 4,557 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,600 ft long and is dirt. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard light piston traffic pattern planning at 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 13 is 152°. Runway 31 is 332°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Check with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival if you need fuel or services. Published remarks matter here. Runway 13/31 has 2-foot berms along both sides for the full length. The taxiway to off-runway parking is blocked by 3-foot cattle guard rails that could be a problem for low-wing aircraft. Ultralights and remote controlled aircraft also operate in the area. Wildlife is part of the picture too, including wild horses, burros and big horn sheep. For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. A first-time pilot should plan for a remote field, high elevation and a dirt surface. Review the current Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at MINA Airport (3Q0)?

3Q0 has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 4,600 ft long and dirt. The longest runway is 4,600 ft.

What is the pattern altitude at 3Q0?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston planning, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is MINA Airport towered?

No. 3Q0 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard self-announce traffic procedures.

Does 3Q0 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for MINA Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other approach information before you go.

What are the runway headings at MINA Airport?

Runway 13/31 is aligned 152°/332° magnetic. That matters for wind and pattern setup at this field.

Which FBOs are on the field at 3Q0?

No on-field FBOs are listed for MINA Airport. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.

What hazards should I expect at MINA Airport?

Runway 13/31 has 2-foot berms on both sides. The taxiway to off-runway parking has 3-foot cattle guard rails that could damage low-wing aircraft. Wildlife, ultralights and remote controlled aircraft are also reported nearby.

How do I get clearance delivery for 3Q0?

For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. If you need current procedures, verify them in the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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