L06

VFR

FURNACE CREEK

DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK · CALIFORNIA

Elev
-210'
Longest RWY
3,065'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into L06
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
790'
MSL · field -210' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +1 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF L06

L06 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVGT (NORTH LAS VEGAS) · 82.9 NM away. Conditions at L06 may differ.

METAR · KVGT

Observed 16:53Z

KVGT 271653Z 24006KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01560000
Wind
240° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-103 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
0 NM N
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RAL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PHILIP JOHNSON
Address
DEATH VALLEY NATL PARK, DEATH VALLEY CA 92328

Flight service · Hours

FSS RAL
RIVERSIDE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
240° · 6 kt
RWY 15
148°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 148° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 790 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored148° / 328°3,065 ftASPH15 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1515', brush, 210' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
3315', brush, 500' from thr, 130' 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

Chart Supplement
L06 · CHART_SUPP
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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
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
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

  • There is a ditch 145 feet right of runway 33.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to night operations.Show FAA
  • No tiedown ropes or chains are available.Show FAA
  • California state permit has been suspended until further notice.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA
  • Use only the marked runway for ground operations. Safety area is rough and soft.Show FAA
  • Runway 15/33 pavement is heaving with an extremely rough surface. There is potential for damage to aircraft using this runway. Not recommended for aircraft with wheel pants.Show FAA
  • Safety areas adjacent to the runway are closed. Stay on paved areas only due to extremely soft dirt.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to May 15, 1959.Show FAA
  • The airport is located 1 statute mile southwest of Park Headquarters.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is a law enforcement park ranger. For emergencies, contact park dispatch at 760-786-2330.Show FAA
  • 15/33There is up to 4 inch salt heave around runway cracks. This could damage aircraft with wheel fairings or cause a potential tire blowout.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · L06

Answer card
ICAO
L06
Name
FURNACE CREEK
Location
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA
Elevation
-210 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
790 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 3,065 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
240° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

Furnace Creek Airport (L06) sits in Death Valley National Park in California. The field elevation is -210 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 3,065 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport is 1 statute mile southwest of Park Headquarters. The published remarks matter here. Runway 15/33 has heaving pavement and an extremely rough surface. There is up to 4 inch salt heave around cracks. That can damage aircraft with wheel fairings or cause a tire blowout. Safety areas beside the runway are closed. Stay on paved surfaces only. There is also a ditch 145 feet right of runway 33.

No on-field FBOs are listed. No tiedown ropes or chains are available. The airport is closed to night operations. The airport manager is a law enforcement park ranger. For emergencies, contact park dispatch at 760-786-2330. California state permit has been suspended until further notice. For clearance delivery, if you cannot reach Flight Service Station, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. This is a place to plan carefully before arrival. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Furnace Creek (L06)?
L06 has one runway, 15/33. It is 3,065 ft long and the published surface is asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Furnace Creek Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for L06. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at L06 Furnace Creek?
Pattern altitude is not published for L06. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Furnace Creek Airport towered?
No. L06 is an untowered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
Can you fly into Furnace Creek at night?
No. The published remarks say the airport is closed to night operations. Plan daylight arrival and departure only.
What should I know about the runway surface at Furnace Creek?
The runway is reported as rough with heaving pavement and salt heave around cracks. The remarks say it is not recommended for aircraft with wheel pants or wheel fairings.
Are there FBOs on the field at Furnace Creek?
No on-field FBOs are listed. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What are the big operational hazards at L06?
Stay on paved areas only. The safety areas are closed because the dirt is extremely soft. There is also a ditch 145 feet right of runway 33.

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