Desert Rock Airport

IATA CodeDRA

ICAO CodeKDRA

Country United States

Aerial view of Desert Rock Airport (DRA) in Mercury

Mercury, United States

Location

UTC

Timezone

36.6194 N, -116.0330 W

Coordinates

3,314 ft (1,010 m)

Elevation

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What is Desert Rock Airport?

Desert Rock Airport (DRA/KDRA) is Medium Airport serving Mercury in United States. Located at coordinates 36.6194 N, 116.0330 W, the airport sits at an elevation of 3,314 feet (1,010 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport primarily serves general aviation and charter flights.

Current Weather

26°C

Clear

Feels Like 24°C

Humidity10%

Wind8 km/h

Visibility16 km

Local Time

08:38:48

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: United States

Continent: North America

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Where is Desert Rock Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere

ContinentNorth America

Country

United States (US)

CityMercury

Latitude36.6194

Longitude-116.032997

Coordinates36.6194° N, 116.032997° W

Elevation3,314 ft (1,010 m)

GPS CodeKDRA

Local CodeNV65

Region CodeUS-NV

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Runways at Desert Rock Airport

Desert Rock Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

02/20

Primary

Length

2,291 m7,516 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Asphalt

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Runway 2

Length

2,291 m7,516 ft

Width

30 m98 ft

Surface

Asphalt

Radio Frequencies at Desert Rock Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Desert Rock Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

Type	Frequency	Description
AAS	118.700 MHz	MERCURY RDO
ASOS	119.675 MHz	ASOS
UNIC	122.800 MHz	CTAF/UNICOM

About 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. The airport is located on the Nevada Test Site and is owned by the United States Department of Energy.

Airport Analysis for Desert Rock Airport

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Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Desert Rock Airport to major world cities.

3,642 km4 h 33 m flight

London

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8,407 km10 h 31 m flight

Amsterdam

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8,591 km10 h 44 m flight

Paris

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8,737 km10 h 55 m flight

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8,811 km11 h 1 m flight

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8,964 km11 h 12 m flight

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9,019 km11 h 16 m flight

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9,444 km11 h 48 m flight

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9,840 km12 h 18 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

10,676 km13 h 21 m flight

Hong Kong

11,609 km14 h 31 m flight

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Desert Rock Airport?

The IATA code for Desert Rock Airport is DRA. The ICAO code is KDRA. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Desert Rock Airport located?

Desert Rock Airport is located in Mercury, United States. The airport's coordinates are 36.6194 N, -116.0330 W.

What is the timezone at Desert Rock Airport?

Desert Rock Airport operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Desert Rock Airport?

Desert Rock Airport is located at an elevation of 3,314 feet (1,010 meters) above sea level.