KTPH Tonopah Airport

Before you fly into KTPH

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

6,430.3'

MSL · field 5,430.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 11

H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KTPH

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KTPH 272056Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM -RA FEW028 BKN035 OVC065 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB01 SLP142 P0006 60006 T00440022 51006

Wind: 090° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 4°C / 2°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 5,352 ft
Ceiling: 3,500 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KTPH 271725Z 2718/2818 26011KT P6SM VCTS BKN030CB FM280300 02009KT P6SM SKC FM281600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050

BASEMVFR

27 18:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 260° at 11 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 3,000 ft
Weather: nearby thunderstorm

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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: 7 NM E
VFR sectional: LAS VEGAS
ARTCC: ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility: TPH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: THOMAS BOLLING
Phone: 775-751-6270
Address: 2041 E. CALVADA BLVD. N. SUITE #3, PAHRUMP NV 89048

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO: RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0600-2300

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

090° · 3 kt

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RWY 11

110°M

Head/Tail

+3 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 11

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33	150° / 330°	7,160 ft	ASPH	Standard L
11/29Favored	110° / 290°	5,660 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KTPH · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KTPH · IAP

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): Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Buoy
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.

Cheapest 100LL

$7.80

KTPH·KT Aero

Cheapest Jet A

$8.40

KTPH·KT Aero

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
KT Aero 123.000(209) 504-4612 WebsitePhillips 6620d ago	$7.80	$8.40

KT Aero
123.000(209) 504-4612
100LL
$7.80
Jet A
$8.40

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Nellis Approach at 702-652-4172.Show FAA

Lighting notes

PAPI lighting is active on runway 15. Medium intensity runway lighting is available on runways 15/33 and 11/29 and is controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFuel is available from 0700 to 1800. After hours, call 775-482-3626 for overrun service.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

H1The final approach and takeoff area and the "H" are marked in yellow on runway H1.Show FAA
H1Runway H1 has a faded yellow outline marking.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
OWNERFor emergencies, contact 775-513-3107.Show FAA
OWNEROther contact is 775-482-3626.Show FAA
11/29Runway 11/29 has full-length cracking with lateral and longitudinal cracks in excess of 4 inches.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTPH

Answer card

ICAO: KTPH
Name: TONOPAH
Location: TONOPAH, NEVADA
Elevation: 5,430.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 6,430.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 15/33 · 7,160 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 15°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 090° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 11

Tonopah Airport sits in Tonopah, Nevada. The field elevation is 5,430.3 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 7,160 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. KT Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL and JET A. Call 209-504-4612 for current service details. Published remarks also note medium intensity runway lighting on both runways. Runway 15 has PAPI. Lighting is controlled on CTAF.

This is a high-elevation desert airport, so expect performance to feel different than at lower fields. Check density altitude before departure. Runway 11/29 has a published cracking issue with full-length lateral and longitudinal cracks wider than 4 inches. Use caution and inspect the runway condition in the current Chart Supplement before you go. Fuel is available from 0700 to 1800. After hours, call 775-482-3626 for overrun service. For clearance delivery when Flight Service is not available, contact Nellis Approach at 702-652-4172.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTPH?

KTPH sits at 5,430.3 ft MSL. That elevation matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.

What is the pattern altitude at Tonopah (KTPH)?

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local instructions say otherwise.

Does KTPH have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for KTPH. Check the current Chart Supplement for the approach list before planning IFR arrivals.

Which runway is longest at KTPH?

Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at 7,160 ft asphalt. That is the better option when you want the most pavement available.

Is Tonopah Airport towered?

No. KTPH is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for traffic calls and runway lighting control.

Which FBO is on the field at KTPH?

KT Aero is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and JET A. Call 209-504-4612 for current service details.

Are there any runway lighting details pilots should know at KTPH?

Medium intensity runway lighting is available on both runways 15/33 and 11/29. Runway 15 also has PAPI lighting. The lighting is controlled on CTAF.

Is there anything unusual about runway 11/29 at KTPH?

Yes. Published remarks note full-length cracking with lateral and longitudinal cracks wider than 4 inches on runway 11/29. Check the current Chart Supplement and inspect the surface before use.

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