Desert Rock Airport

Desert Rock Airport is a private-use airport located three miles (5 km) southwest of the central business district of Mercury, in Nye County, Nevada, United States.[1] The airport is located on the Nevada Test Site and is owned by the United States Department of Energy.

Desert Rock Airport
Summary
Airport typeUnited States Department of Energy/Nevada
OperatorMercury, Nevada
Elevation AMSL3,314 ft / 1,010 m
Coordinates36°37′10″N 116°01′58″W
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
2/20 7,515 2,291 concrete

History

The airfield is located on the site of the former Camp Desert Rock, a US Army facility.

Facilities

Desert Rock Airport covers 100 acres (40 ha) and has one runway:

  • Runway 2/20: 7515 x 100 ft (2291 x 30 m), Surface: Asphalt [2]
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