Ely Airport Yelland Field (KELY)
Medium airport · Ely, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ely Airport Yelland Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KELY |
| IATA | ELY |
| Elevation | 6,259 ft (1908 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°17'59" W 114°50'31" 39.29970, -114.84200 |
| Location | Ely, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,825 ft (1471 m) | 60 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 18/36 | 6,017 ft (1834 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ely Airport Yelland Field at a glance
Ely Airport Yelland Field is a medium airport in Ely, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as ELY. The field elevation of 6,259 ft (1908 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KELY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 6,017 ft (1834 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KELY 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 Ely Airport Yelland Field
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 | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Elko Regional Airport | KEKO | 188 km (102 NM) |
| Cedar City Regional Airport | KCDC | 234 km (126 NM) |
| Tonopah Airport | KTPH | 239 km (129 NM) |
| Homey (Area 51) Airport | KXTA | 245 km (132 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ely Airport Yelland Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,259 ft field elevation of Ely Airport Yelland Field 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 Ely Airport Yelland Field
What is the ICAO code of Ely Airport Yelland Field?
The ICAO identifier of Ely Airport Yelland Field is KELY, and its IATA code is ELY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ely Airport Yelland Field above sea level?
Ely Airport Yelland Field sits at an elevation of 6,259 feet (1908 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ely Airport Yelland Field located?
The airport lies at 39.2997, -114.8420 — in Ely, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wendover Airport, about 172 km away.
Does KELY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KELY 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 Ely Airport Yelland Field?
Ely Airport Yelland Field has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,017 ft (1834 m) with a ASP surface.