E85 Denio Junction Airport

Before you fly into E85

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

5,202'

MSL · field 4,202' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

Calm

No wind component

METAR & TAF E85

E85 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KREO (ROME STATE) · 50.0 NM away. Conditions at E85 may differ.

METAR · KREO

Observed 22:42Z

KREO 272242Z AUTO 01012G21KT 14/M05 A2993 RMK AO1 WSHFT 2225 T01391050

Wind: 010° @ 12G21 kt
Visibility: —
Temp / Dew: 14°C / -5°C
Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
Clouds: Clear
Density alt: 5,078 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

E85 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KWMC (WINNEMUCCA MUNI) · 73.6 NM away. Conditions at E85 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KWMC 271725Z 2718/2818 31008KT P6SM BKN030 FM280300 23006KT P6SM OVC080 FM280600 11006KT P6SM OVC080 FM281600 05007KT P6SM SKC

BASEMVFR

27 18:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 310° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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.

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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: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: KLAMATH FALLS
ARTCC: ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility: RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DON KALKOSKE
Phone: 775-623-6416
Address: 50 W 5TH STREET, WINNEMUCCA NV 89445

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

010° · 12 kt

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Pattern entry · RWY —

No runway selected.

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

E85 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

E85 · 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: MOGAS

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

No fuel prices published right now. Call the FBO directly.

Airport notes

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

General notes

Runway 25 has tie downs and dirt roads in the runway safety area.Show FAA
Runways are soft during winter and damp conditions. Call 775-623-6416 for condition report prior to use.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

25Partially painted white tires are on runway 25.Show FAA
07Use caution because tires may be covered by brush on runway 07.Show FAA
07Runway ends are marked with tires on runway 07.Show FAA
25Runway 25 threshold is marked with white tires.Show FAA
31Runway 31 threshold is marked with white tires.Show FAA
07Power lines penetrate the approach surface for runway 07.Show FAA

Other notes

Provided visual flight rules operations and clear 20: approaches.Show FAA
OWNERThe airport is owned by the US Bureau of Land Management and leased to Humboldt County.Show FAA
07/25Two-foot sage brush and vegetation are present in the first 600 feet of runway 07. Water ponding and small trenches cross the first 1000 feet of runway 07.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · E85

Answer card

ICAO: E85
Name: DENIO JUNCTION
Location: DENIO, NEVADA
Elevation: 4,202 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 5,202 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 0
Longest runway: –
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 16°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 010° at 12 kt
Favored runway now: –

Denio Junction Airport sits in Denio, Nevada at 4,202 ft MSL. It has no listed runways in the current facts block, so check the current FAA Chart Supplement and the airport operator before planning any arrival. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Published remarks show this is a rough field. Runways are soft in winter and damp conditions. Call 775-623-6416 for a condition report before use. There are also notes about white tires marking runway thresholds. Brush near runway 07 is noted. Power lines penetrate the approach surface for runway 07. Water ponding plus small trenches are reported in the first 1,000 feet of runway 07. Runway 25 also has tie-downs and dirt roads in the runway safety area.

No on-field FBOs are listed. If you need fuel or ground support, contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current availability. Clearance delivery is handled through Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568. This is a high-elevation strip in open country. Density altitude, surface condition and obstacle clearance deserve a close look before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at E85 Denio Junction?

The field elevation is 4,202 ft MSL. That matters for density altitude, especially on warm days.

Is there a tower at Denio Junction Airport?

No. E85 is not towered. Use CTAF 122.9 and coordinate with other traffic directly.

What is the pattern altitude at E85?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. If you are operating a light piston aircraft, the standard pattern is often 1,000 ft AGL unless published otherwise.

Does E85 have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for E85. Plan for VFR or verify current approach data in the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

What should I know about runway condition at Denio Junction?

The published remarks say the runways can be soft in winter and damp conditions. Call 775-623-6416 for a condition report before use.

Are there runway hazards at E85?

Yes. Published remarks mention brush near runway 07. Power lines penetrate the runway 07 approach surface. Water ponding plus small trenches are reported in the first 1,000 feet of runway 07.

Which FBOs are on the field at E85?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts block. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at E85?

The published remark says to contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568 for clearance delivery.

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