U08

VFR

PERKINS FLD

OVERTON · NEVADA

Elev
1,365.9'
Longest RWY
4,811'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR15:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into U08
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,165.9'
MSL · field 1,365.9' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF U08

U08 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KVGT (NORTH LAS VEGAS) · 42.2 NM away. Conditions at U08 may differ.

METAR · KVGT

Observed 15:53Z

KVGT 271553Z 19006KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01390006
Wind
190° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.89 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,611 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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 2,166 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KARINA TARNOWSKA
Address
2730 AIRPORT DRIVE STE. 101, NORTH LAS VEGAS NV 89032

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • THUR-MON · DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 6 kt
RWY 14
136°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 136° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,166 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored136° / 316°4,811 ftASPH32 R

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
U08 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AMB,GLD,PAJA

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Skydiving activity on or in the vicinity of the airport daily from sunrise to sunset.Show FAA
  • Ultralight and skydiving activity ongoing on or near the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated medium intensity runway lighting system for runway 14/32 is controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Established prior to 15 May 1959.Show FAA
  • Only enough oil for engine needs is available; no extra sales available.Show FAA
  • 1Tuesday and Wednesday service available on call at 702-397-8457.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U08

Answer card
ICAO
U08
Name
PERKINS FLD
Location
OVERTON, NEVADA
Elevation
1,365.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,165.9 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 4,811 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

Perkins Field is in Overton, Nevada. The field elevation is 1,365.9 ft MSL. It has one runway, 14/32, which is 4,811 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 2,165.9 ft MSL. That matters here because the field sits in a desert environment with a modest elevation. Expect density altitude to be a real factor on warm days. The published remarks also call out daily skydiving activity from sunrise to sunset. Ultralight activity is also ongoing on or near the airport. Plan your traffic scan carefully.

Perkins Field has one on-field FBO. Perkins Field carries AVGAS 100LL. The published remarks also note that Tuesday and Wednesday service is available on call at 702-397-8457. Activated medium intensity runway lighting for runway 14/32 is controlled by CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. If you are new to the field, brief the pattern. Watch for jump traffic. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at U08 Perkins Field?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 2,165.9 ft MSL at this field.
Is there a tower at Perkins Field (U08)?
No. Perkins Field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does U08 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Perkins Field. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach details before you go.
What runway does Perkins Field use?
The airport has one runway. It is runway 14/32, asphalt, 4,811 ft long.
Which FBO is on the field at U08?
Perkins Field is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (702) 397-2716 for current service details.
Is there skydiving activity at Perkins Field?
Yes. The published remarks say skydiving activity is ongoing daily from sunrise to sunset. Expect that to affect pattern vigilance.
How do I get clearance delivery for U08?
The published remarks say to contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the airport operator before departure.
Does Perkins Field have runway lighting?
Yes. The published remarks say the medium intensity runway lighting system for runway 14/32 is activated through CTAF.

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