KELY

MVFR

ELY/YELLAND FLD

ELY · NEVADA

Elev
6,259.7'
Longest RWY
6,017'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:26Z
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Before you fly into KELY
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
7,259.7'
MSL · field 6,259.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt R

METAR & TAF KELY

Current METAR

Observed 01:26Z

KELY 280126Z AUTO 20003KT 6SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC020 01/01 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N P0002 T00110006
Wind
200° @ 3 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
5,995 ft
Ceiling
2,000 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
LAS VEGAS
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
ELY (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL CALDERWOOD
Address
1472 MCGILL HIGHWAY, ELY NV 89315-0437

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-SAT · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 3 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 7,260 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°6,017 ftASPHStandard L
12/30127° / 307°4,825 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
12PAPI 4-box right(3°)
3030', pole, 1230' from thr, 10' 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 18
KELY · IAP
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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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AFRT,AMB,CARGO,CHTR,GLD,INSTR,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

  • Runway 12/30 is not available for aircraft over 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • Glider operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport from May through September.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway 18 and 36 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runways 12, 18, and 36 have precision approach path indicators. Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available after hours.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe FBO phone number is 775-289-8804. It is closed Sundays and there is a call-out fee.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KELY

Answer card
ICAO
KELY
Name
ELY/YELLAND FLD
Location
ELY, NEVADA
Elevation
6,259.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
7,259.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,017 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
200° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Ely/Yelland Fld sits in Ely, Nevada at 6,259.7 ft MSL. It has two asphalt runways. The longest is 6,017 ft on 18/36. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless local procedures say otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern around 7,259.7 ft MSL. The airport sits high enough that density altitude can matter a lot on warm days. Plan performance with that in mind.

Ely Jet Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The published remarks say 100LL is available after hours. The FBO phone number is 775-289-8804. It is closed Sundays. A call-out fee applies. Runway 18/36 has high intensity lighting. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity lighting. Runway 18 has REILs. Runways 12, 18 and 36 have PAPI. Glider traffic is active from May through September. Ultralights operate in daylight hours. Runway 12/30 is not available for aircraft over 30 passenger seats.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KELY?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures say otherwise. That works out to about 7,259.7 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does KELY have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KELY. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is Ely/Yelland Fld towered?
No. KELY is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce and traffic calls.
Which runway is longest at KELY?
Runway 18/36 is the longest at 6,017 ft asphalt. Runway 12/30 is 4,825 ft asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KELY?
Ely Jet Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call 775-289-8804 for current service details.
Is 100LL available after hours at KELY?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL fuel is available after hours. Confirm access with Ely Jet Center before you arrive.
What lighting is available at KELY for night operations?
Runway 18/36 has high intensity runway lights. Runway 12/30 has medium intensity runway lights. Runway 18 has REILs. Runways 12, 18 and 36 have PAPI.
Are there any special traffic concerns at KELY?
Yes. Glider operations occur from May through September. Ultralight aircraft also operate in the area during daylight hours. Expect extra vigilance in the pattern and on departure.

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