U30 Temple Bar Airport

Before you fly into U30

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,549'

MSL · field 1,549' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF U30

U30 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBVU (BOULDER CITY MUNI) · 25.9 NM away. Conditions at U30 may differ.

METAR · KBVU

Observed 01:15Z

KBVU 120115Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 38/M04 A2975 RMK AO2

Wind: 090° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 38°C / -4°C
Altimeter: 29.75 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 4,892 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

U30 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHND (HENDERSON EXEC) · 38.9 NM away. Conditions at U30 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KHND 112320Z 1200/1224 03005KT P6SM SKC FM120300 18007KT P6SM FEW250 FM121700 21008KT P6SM SCT250 FM122200 23012G20KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 030° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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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: 1 NM SW
VFR sectional: LAS VEGAS
ARTCC: ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility: PRC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: IAN MORRIS
Phone: 702-659-3771
Address: 601 NEVADA HWY, BOULDER CITY NV 89005

Flight service · Hours

FSS PRC: PRESCOTT1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

090° · 5 kt

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RWY 36

358°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	178° / 358°	3,500 ft	ASPH	18 R

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
36	—	—	—	—	—	—	7', brush, 290' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 U30 TEMPLE BAR in TEMPLE BAR, ARIZONA, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

U30 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

U30 · CHART_SUPP

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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.34

U08·Perkins Field·33.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.02

KBVU·Boulder City Aviation Services·25.9 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.34atU08Perkins Field33.3 nm
Jet A$8.02atKBVUBoulder City Aviation Services25.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

LND UPHILL TO S; +2% UP SLOPE FM RWY 18 TO 36.
DO NOT USE TIE DOWN AREA AS PARL TWY; BACK TAXI ON RWY.
WILDLIFE ON & INVOF ARPT.
N TURN AROUND LOOSE ROCK.
RAMP COND POOR; RUTS & EROSION; USE S HALF. 12 IN RUTS N HALF IN TIE DOWN AREA.
FOR CD CTC LOS ANGELES ARTCC AT 661-575-2079.
ALL PAVED SFCS 2 FT BRUSH FM CRACKS.

Runway surface & condition

18/36VEHICLE TFC ON RWY. 20 FT BERM 180 FT W FULL LEN.

Approach & departure obstructions

182-4 FT SCATTERED BRUSH 0-200 FT FM THR 60-125 FT R OF CNTRLN.
36TRRN RISES CONSTANT RATE ABOVE RWY.
18FADED.
36FADED.

Other notes

TRNSPN - CTAF.
OWNERLAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA.
OWNER702-293-8998.
18/36NMRS CRACKS & LOOSE ROCK.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · U30

Answer card

ICAO: U30
Name: TEMPLE BAR
Location: TEMPLE BAR, ARIZONA
Elevation: 1,549 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,549 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 090° at 5 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

Temple Bar Airport sits in Temple Bar, Arizona near Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Field elevation is 1,549 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,500 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. For this field that puts the light piston pattern at about 2,549 ft MSL. The published remarks matter here. Expect loose rock, cracks in the pavement, wildlife in the area. Brush can also be found along the paved surfaces. There is also vehicle traffic on the runway at times. Do not use the tie-down area as a taxiway. Back taxi on the runway instead.

Runway 18 has scattered brush near the threshold on the right side. Runway 36 markings are faded. The runway has a 2 percent upslope from 18 to 36. Land uphill to the south. Terrain also rises above runway 36. For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or call ahead before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Temple Bar Airport (U30)?

U30 has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,500 ft long and asphalt. The longest runway is also 3,500 ft.

Does Temple Bar Airport have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for U30. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

What is the pattern altitude at U30?

A 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. That is about 2,549 ft MSL at this field.

Is Temple Bar Airport towered?

No. U30 is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic. Monitor the field closely for other aircraft and vehicle traffic.

What should I know about runway 18/36 at Temple Bar?

The runway has a 2 percent upslope from 18 to 36. The remarks also call out loose rock, pavement cracks, faded markings on runway 36 and a 20 ft berm 180 ft west of the runway full length.

Are there any hazards on the runway at U30?

Yes. Published remarks mention wildlife, vehicle traffic on the runway, loose rock and brush near the pavement. There is also scattered brush near the threshold of runway 18, right of centerline.

Which FBOs are on the field at Temple Bar Airport?

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF 122.8 for current FBO availability.

What frequency do I use at Temple Bar Airport?

CTAF is 122.8 and UNICOM is 122.8. There is no control tower, so use standard uncontrolled field procedures and make clear position reports.

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