KLWL

VFR

WELLS MUNI/HARRIET FLD

WELLS · NEVADA

Elev
5,769'
Longest RWY
5,508'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KLWL
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
6,769'
MSL · field 5,769' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +8 · X/W 9 kt R

METAR & TAF KLWL

KLWL does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEKO (ELKO RGNL) · 43.1 NM away. Conditions at KLWL may differ.

METAR · KEKO

Observed 23:56Z

KEKO 272356Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 13/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP117 T01281100 10139 20094 53003
Wind
330° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -10°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
6,938 ft
Ceiling
12,000 ft AGL
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 NE
VFR sectional
SALT LAKE CITY
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JASON PENGELLY
Address
PO BOX 366, 451 UNION STREET, WELLS NV 89835

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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330° · 12 kt
RWY 27
264°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
9 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 264° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 6,769 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored84° / 264°5,508 ftASPH09 R
01/1910° / 190°2,681 ftDIRT-GRVL01 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0130', bldg, 600' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 20
1911', hill, 300' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 27

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
KLWL · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AMB

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

  • Segmented circle traffic pattern arms are scattered and do not reflect right traffic where designated.Show FAA
  • Firefighting aircraft are active on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 01/19 has no line of sight between runway ends.Show FAA
  • Use caution during takeoff and landing due to wind circulations and thermals in the area.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • A phone is available located at the hangar.Show FAA
  • Snow removal services are available during daylight only except by prior arrangement. Call 775-777-7300.Show FAA
  • Mountains are located north and south quadrants.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 09/27 by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 09/27The center 75 feet of runway 09/27 is stressed for 25,000 pounds single wheel; the remainder of the 150 feet width is 11,500 pounds single wheel.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERCity manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLWL

Answer card
ICAO
KLWL
Name
WELLS MUNI/HARRIET FLD
Location
WELLS, NEVADA
Elevation
5,769 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
6,769 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,508 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
17°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Wells Muni/Harriet Fld sits in Wells, Nevada at 5,769 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 09/27 at 5,508 ft. Runway 01/19 is 2,681 ft of dirt and gravel. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use standard traffic pattern planning unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Wells Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call the FBO directly at (775) 752-3120 for current service details.

This is a high-elevation field with mountains in the north and south quadrants. Expect density altitude to matter, especially on warm days. The published remarks also call out thermals, wind circulations and firefighting aircraft in the area. Runway 01/19 has no line of sight between the ends. Segmented circle arms are scattered, so do not rely on them alone for right traffic indications. Runway 09/27 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KLWL?
KLWL sits at 5,769 ft MSL. That elevation is high enough that density altitude can become a real factor on warm days.
What is the longest runway at Wells Muni/Harriet Fld?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway at 5,508 ft. It is asphalt and has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF.
Does KLWL have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KLWL. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure data before you go.
Is Wells Muni/Harriet Fld towered?
No. KLWL is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KLWL?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before flying the field.
Which FBO is on the field at KLWL?
Wells Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (775) 752-3120 for current service details.
What runway should I expect to use at KLWL?
Runway 09/27 is the primary paved runway at 5,508 ft. Runway 01/19 is 2,681 ft of dirt and gravel. Check conditions and performance before choosing it.
Are there any special operating cautions at KLWL?
Yes. The published remarks mention firefighting aircraft activity, ultralights, thermals, wind circulations and mountains in the north and south quadrants. Runway 01/19 also has no line of sight between the ends.

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