KMEV

VFR

MINDEN-TAHOE

MINDEN · NEVADA

Elev
4,723.6'
Longest RWY
7,399'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:55Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,723.6'
MSL · field 4,723.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 30
H/W +3 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KMEV

Current METAR

Observed 19:55Z

KMEV 271955Z AUTO 25007KT 220V290 10SM FEW075 12/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
Wind
250° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
5,448 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
4 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
MEV (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
HEATHER MACDONNELL
Address
1146 AIRPORT ROAD, MINDEN NV 89423

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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250° · 7 kt
RWY 30
300°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 30 · 300° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,724 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34165° / 345°7,399 ftASPH16 R
12/30Favored120° / 300°5,299 ftASPH12 R
12G/30G120° / 300°2,050 ftDIRTStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16VASI 4-box right(3°)
34VASI 4-box left(3°)
1260', tree, 1430' from thr, 30' 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16
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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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AVNCS,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,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

  • Trees are located 1,440 feet from the approach end of runway 12. There is a ditch in the obstacle free zone adjacent to the southwest end of taxiway C. Men and equipment are occasionally on runways and taxiways.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
  • Glider, ultralight, skydiving, sailplane, and balloon activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Noise abatement procedures are in effect. For information call 775-782-9871.Show FAA
  • Snow removal is conducted during daylight only.Show FAA
  • Emergency services after 1700 hours are available at 775-782-5126.Show FAA
  • Mowers are in the vicinity of the airport and runways.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 16 and 34. Visual approach slope indicators are installed on runways 16 and 34. High intensity runway lights are installed on runway 16/34 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 12/30Pavement classification rating value is 10/F/C/X/T for runway 12/30.Show FAA
  • 16/34Pavement classification rating value is 40/F/C/X/T for runway 16/34.Show FAA
  • 12G/30GRunway 30G is for landing only. Runway 12G takeoff and landing are not authorized.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 34Sailplane pattern right traffic at runway 34.Show FAA
  • 30Sailplane pattern right traffic at runway 30.Show FAA
  • 30GThe threshold of runway 30G is marked with orange and white panels.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMEV

Answer card
ICAO
KMEV
Name
MINDEN-TAHOE
Location
MINDEN, NEVADA
Elevation
4,723.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,723.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
16/34 · 7,399 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
15°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
250° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 30

Minden-Tahoe Airport is in Minden, Nevada. The field elevation is 4,723.6 ft MSL, so density altitude can matter even on a normal day. KMEV has three runways. The longest is runway 16/34 at 7,399 ft. Runway 12/30 is 5,299 ft asphalt. Runway 12G/30G is a 2,050 ft dirt strip. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with current weather and the latest approach data before you go.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Hutt Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead on (775) 782-8277 for current service details. Published remarks also note noise abatement procedures, so check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before arrival. There is also mixed traffic on and near the airport, including gliders, ultralights, skydiving, sailplanes and balloons. Runway 30 has right traffic for sailplanes. Runway 34 also has right traffic for sailplanes. Runway 16/34 has high-intensity lights, REILs and VASI. Runway 30G is landing only. Runway 12G is not authorized for takeoff or landing. Trees are 1,440 ft from the approach end of runway 12. Men and equipment are occasionally on runways and taxiways.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KMEV?
The field elevation is 4,723.6 ft MSL. That makes performance planning important, especially on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Minden-Tahoe (KMEV)?
Runway 16/34 is the longest runway. It is 7,399 ft asphalt.
Does KMEV have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KMEV. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Is Minden-Tahoe towered?
No. KMEV is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.
What is the pattern altitude at KMEV?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KMEV?
Hutt Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (775) 782-8277 for current service details.
Are there noise abatement procedures at Minden-Tahoe?
Yes. Noise abatement procedures are in effect. Call 775-782-9871 or check the current Chart Supplement before flying in.
Can I use runway 12G or 30G at KMEV?
Runway 30G is landing only. Runway 12G takeoff and landing are not authorized. The threshold of 30G is marked with orange and white panels.

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