IATA CodeDRA
ICAO CodeKDRA
CountryUnited States 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
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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
CountryUnited States 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

Location Map

Map of Desert Rock Airport

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
02/20
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.

TypeFrequencyDescription
AAS118.700 MHzMERCURY RDO
ASOS119.675 MHzASOS
UNIC122.800 MHzCTAF/UNICOM
Desert Rock Airport

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.

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Airport Analysis for Desert Rock Airport

Category
Medium airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Medium
3,314 ft (1,010 m)
Service Status
No Scheduled Flights
This airport does not have scheduled commercial service
Direction Compass
NorthWest
Hemisphere position
Continent
North America
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Western Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.