KELY

VFR

ELY/YELLAND FLD

ELY · NEVADA

Elev
6,259.7'
Longest RWY
6,017'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,259.7'
MSL · field 6,259.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KELY

Current METAR

Observed 05:53Z

KELY 120553Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126 T01501117 10278 20122 51013
Wind
030° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
15°C / -12°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
7,489 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
ELY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL CALDERWOOD
Address
1472 MCGILL HIGHWAY, ELY NV 89315-0437

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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030° · 7 kt
RWY 36
000°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,260 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°6,017 ftASPHStandard L
12/30127° / 307°4,825 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
12PAPI 4-box right(3°)
3030', pole, 1230' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KELY ELY/YELLAND FLD in ELY, NEVADA, showing runways 18/36, 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KELY · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,TOW

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • ULTRA-LIGHT ACFT OPS ON AND INVOF ARPT DRG DALGT HRS.
  • RWY 12/30 NOT AVBL FOR ACFT OVR 30 PAX SEATS.
  • GLD OPS ON AND INVOF ARPT MAY-SEPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC SALT LAKE ARTCC AT 801-320-2568.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; PAPI RWY 12, 18 & 36; HIRL RWY 18/36; MIRL RWY 12/30 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL AFT HRS.

Other notes

  • MANAGERFBO 775-289-8804 CLOSED SUNDAYS; CALL-OUT FEE.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KELY

Answer card
ICAO
KELY
Name
ELY/YELLAND FLD
Location
ELY, NEVADA
Elevation
6,259.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,259.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,017 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
030° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Ely/Yelland Fld sits in Ely, Nevada at 6,259.7 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,017 ft on 18/36. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern around 7,259.7 ft MSL. The airport sits high enough that density altitude can matter a lot on warm days. Plan performance with that in mind.

Ely Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The published remarks say 100LL is available after hours. The FBO phone number is 775-289-8804. It is closed Sundays. A call-out fee applies. Runway 18/36 has high intensity lighting. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lighting. Runway 18 has REILs. Runways 12, 18 and 36 have PAPI. Glider traffic is active from May through September. Ultralights operate in daylight hours. Runway 12/30 is not available for aircraft over 30 passenger seats.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KELY?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures say otherwise. That works out to about 7,259.7 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KELY have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KELY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Ely/Yelland Fld towered?
No. KELY is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce and traffic calls.
Which runway is longest at KELY?
Runway 18/36 is the longest at 6,017 ft asphalt. Runway 12/30 is 4,825 ft asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KELY?
Ely Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call 775-289-8804 for current service details.
Is 100LL available after hours at KELY?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available after hours. Confirm access with Ely Jet Center before you arrive.
What lighting is available at KELY for night operations?
Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. Runway 18 has REILs. Runways 12, 18 and 36 have PAPI.
Are there any special traffic concerns at KELY?
Yes. Glider operations occur from May through September. Ultralight aircraft also operate in the area during daylight hours. Expect extra vigilance in the pattern and on departure.

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