L06
Airport
Furnace Creek
Death Valley National Park, California

FAA NFDC Information Effective 56-day cycle 03/21/2024 - 5/16/2024

Ops Comms Services Owner Runways IFR Procs Current NOTAMs Remarks

Location

FAA Identifier:L06 (Lima-Zero-Six)
Lat/Lng:36.4605, -116.879805556
36-27-37.8000N, 116-52-47.3000W
Estimated by Faa-Est on 07/09/2007
Elevation:-210 feet Estimated
Magnetic Variation:14E,(1985), [12E (2024)]
Sectional:LAS VEGAS
From City: in Death Valley National ParkAirport Located 1 Sm SW of Park Headquarters.

Operations

Use:Open to the public
Airspace Analysis:NOT ANALYZED
Estabd Prior to 5/15/59.
Ownership:Publicly owned
Activation:05/1953
Control Tower:no
ARTCC:Los Angeles(ZLA)Los Angeles Center
FSS:Riverside FSS(RAL)
NOTAMs and Weather:RALNOTAM-D service at airport
Wind Indicator:Lighted
Segmented Circle:yes
Landing Fee:no

Communications

CTAF:122.900

Services

Airframe Repair:None
Powerplant Repair:None
Bottled Oxygen:None
Bulk Oxygen:None
Transient Storage:Tie-Down

Based Aircraft

Single Engine GA:3
Total:3

Annual Operations

For year ending:01/08/2024
Non-local GA:500
Military Operations:10
Total:510

Ownership

Owner:US Dept of Interior/Park Service
Death Valley Natl Park
Death Valley, Ca 92328
760-786-3245
Manager:Rob Wissinger
Death Valley Natl Park
Death Valley, Ca 92328
760-786-3245
Airport Manager is a Law Enforcement Park Ranger, for Emergencies Can be Reached Through Park Dispatch 760-786-2330

Runways

Runways:15/33

Runway 15/33

Length:3065 feet
Width:70 feet
Surface:Asphalt / Bituminous Concrete, Failed Condition
Up to 4 Inch Salt Heave Arnd Runway Cracks. Could Dmg Aircraft with Wheel Fairings or Cause a Potential to Blow out a Tire.
Surface Treatment:NONE
Weight Capacity:Single Wheel aircraft: 4,000 lbs
End 15 End 33
Right Hand Pattern:Yes 
Runway Markings:Basic,Fair ConditionBasic,Fair Condition
Objects:BrushBrush
Objects affecting Navigable Airspace (CFR part 77):Utility runway with a visual approachUtility runway with a visual approach
Object Clearance Slope:0:120:1
Object Height:15' AGL15' AGL
Object Distance:210' Along centerline
100' Left of centerline
500' Along centerline
130' Left of centerline

Procedures

NOTAMs

Additional Remarks

Use only Marked Runway for Ground Operations. Safety Area Rough & Soft.
No Tiedown Ropes or Chains Available.
Ditch 145 ft Right of Runway 33.
Safety Areas Adjacent Runway Closed, Stay on Paved Area only Due to Extremely Soft Dirt.
Airport Closed to Night Operations.
for Cd If Una to Contact on FSS Frequency, Contact Los Angeles ARTCC at 661-575-2079.
Runway 15/33 Pavement Heaving, Extremely Rough Surface. Potential for Dmg to Aircraft Using This Runway. not Rcmdd for Aircraft with Wheel Pants.
Ca State Pmt Has Been Suspd Until Further Notice.

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