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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
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5,420 ft | 0 ft | UNK | 0° |
↓ 4.5 kt
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↔ 7.8 kt
120° angle
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✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
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12,000 ft | 0 ft | UNK | 0° |
↓ 6.9 kt
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↔ 5.8 kt
140° angle
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Homey (Area 51) Airport - Airport Information
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About Homey (Area 51) Airport
Overview
Homey Airport, located at Groom Lake in southern Nevada, serves as a critical restricted military aviation facility. Situated at 4,462 feet mean sea level, this medium airport supports specialized operational requirements in a remote desert environment. The airport's geographic coordinates place it in a strategically significant location within the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Flying Conditions
The high-elevation desert terrain generates significant temperature variations and potential thermal activity around the airport. Pilots should anticipate potential winds and turbulence typical of elevated desert landscapes, with altitude potentially impacting aircraft performance. The airport's 12,000-foot runway (14/32) provides substantial operational flexibility across diverse meteorological conditions.
Notable Features
Groom Lake's airport features two runways with substantial length, allowing complex aviation operations in a restricted airspace environment. The longer 14/32 runway at 12,000 feet enables accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and mission profiles. The airport's location within a controlled military zone requires specialized access and operational protocols.
Approach Considerations
Approach considerations at Homey Airport are governed by the unique restricted nature of the facility and its desert mountainous surroundings. The two runway orientations (12/30 and 14/32) provide multiple landing options dependent on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots must be prepared for potential rapid weather changes characteristic of high-elevation desert environments.
Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.
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