Tonopah Airport (KTPH)
Medium airport · Tonopah, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Tonopah Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KTPH |
| IATA | TPH |
| Elevation | 5,430 ft (1655 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°3'37" W 117°5'13" 38.06020, -117.08700 |
| Location | Tonopah, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 5,660 ft (1725 m) | 50 ft | ASP | No |
| 15/33 | 7,160 ft (2182 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tonopah Airport at a glance
Tonopah Airport is a medium airport in Tonopah, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as TPH. The field elevation of 5,430 ft (1655 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KTPH 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 — 15/33 — offers 7,160 ft (2182 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KTPH 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 Tonopah Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Sierra Regional Airport | KBIH | 136 km (73 NM) |
| Homey (Area 51) Airport | KXTA | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Mammoth Yosemite Airport | KMMH | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Desert Rock Airport | KDRA | 185 km (100 NM) |
| Fallon Naval Air Station | KNFL | 206 km (111 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tonopah Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,430 ft field elevation of Tonopah 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 Tonopah Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tonopah Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tonopah Airport is KTPH, and its IATA code is TPH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tonopah Airport above sea level?
Tonopah Airport sits at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1655 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tonopah Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.0602, -117.0870 — in Tonopah, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Eastern Sierra Regional Airport, about 136 km away.
Does KTPH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KTPH 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 Tonopah Airport?
Tonopah Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,160 ft (2182 m) with a ASP surface.