Elko Regional Airport (KEKO)
Medium airport · Elko, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEKO |
| IATA | EKO |
| Elevation | 5,140 ft (1567 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°49'30" W 115°47'31" 40.82490, -115.79200 |
| Location | Elko, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,214 ft (2199 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 3,015 ft (919 m) | 60 ft | ASP | No |
Elko Regional Airport at a glance
Elko Regional Airport is a medium airport in Elko, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as EKO. The field elevation of 5,140 ft (1567 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEKO are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 7,214 ft (2199 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEKO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Elko Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wendover Airport | KENV | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Winnemucca Municipal Airport | KWMC | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Ely Airport Yelland Field | KELY | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport | KTWF | 214 km (116 NM) |
| Mountain Home Air Force Base | KMUO | 247 km (133 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Elko Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,140 ft field elevation of Elko Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Elko Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Elko Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Elko Regional Airport is KEKO, and its IATA code is EKO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Elko Regional Airport above sea level?
Elko Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 5,140 feet (1567 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Elko Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8249, -115.7920 — in Elko, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wendover Airport, about 149 km away.
Does KEKO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEKO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Elko Regional Airport?
Elko Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,214 ft (2199 m) with a ASP surface.