Homey (Area 51) Airport (KXTA)
Medium airport · Groom Lake, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Homey (Area 51) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KXTA |
| Elevation | 4,462 ft (1360 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°14'6" W 115°48'40" 37.23500, -115.81100 |
| Location | Groom Lake, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | — | UNK | No |
Homey (Area 51) Airport at a glance
Homey (Area 51) Airport is a medium airport in Groom Lake, Nevada, United States. The field elevation of 4,462 ft (1360 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KXTA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 12,000 ft (3658 m) of unk surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KXTA 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 Homey (Area 51) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Rock Airport | KDRA | 71 km (38 NM) |
| North Las Vegas Airport | KVGT | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Nellis Air Force Base | KLSV | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Harry Reid International Airport | KLAS | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Tonopah Airport | KTPH | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Homey (Area 51) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,462 ft field elevation of Homey (Area 51) 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 Homey (Area 51) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Homey (Area 51) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Homey (Area 51) Airport is KXTA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Homey (Area 51) Airport above sea level?
Homey (Area 51) Airport sits at an elevation of 4,462 feet (1360 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Homey (Area 51) Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.2350, -115.8110 — in Groom Lake, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Desert Rock Airport, about 71 km away.
Does KXTA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KXTA 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 Homey (Area 51) Airport?
Homey (Area 51) Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 12,000 ft (3658 m) with a UNK surface.