Desert Creek Airport (NV97) — Wellington, NV

Desert Creek Airport (NV97)
NV97
Desert Creek Airport (NV97)
Wellington, NV
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Desert Creek Airport (NV97) is a private-use airport located in Wellington, NV. The airport sits at an elevation of 5358 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier NV97
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 119°19'20.0000" W / 38°41'3.0000" N
-119.322222 / 38.684167 (Estimated)
Elevation 5358.00 ft / 1633.12 m (Estimated)
Land 20 acres
From nearest city 8 nautical miles SE of Wellington, NV
Location Lyon County, NV
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner MANNY & SHARON PUERTA
Address P.O. BOX 83
WELLINGTON, NV 89444
Phone number 775-771-2794
Manager MANNY & SHARON PUERTA
Address P.O. BOX 83
WELLINGTON, NV 89444
Phone number 775-771-2794
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Segmented Circle No
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart SAN FRANCISCO
Region AWP - Western-Pacific
Responsible ARTCC ZOA - OAKLAND
Tie-in FSS RNO - RENO
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 17/35
Dimensions 1441 x 60 ft (439 x 18 m)
Surface GRVL
Surface treatment
17 35
Traffic pattern Left Left
Remarks
  • AVOID OVERFLIGHT OF HOMES. LAND SOUTH, TAKE- OFF NORTH.
  • DEER AND DOGS ON RY.
  • MOUNTAIN 1.5 NM WEST AND 2 NM SOUTH.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
  • PROVIDED PRIVATE USE ONLY, VFR OPNS AND CONDUCT OPNS IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF OVERLYING AIRSPACE.