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KL23

Pahute Mesa Airstrip · Mercury

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
5,068 ft / 1,545 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
APP 118.70 MHz (DREAMLAND APP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18/36 · 5,712 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Pahute Mesa Airstrip (KL23), located in Mercury, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,068 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Pahute Mesa Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
KL23 / —
Municipality
Mercury
Country
Region
US-NV — Nevada
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,068 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,712 ft / 1,741 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 193.9° / 13.9°
RWY 18 (193.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (13.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP DREAMLAND APP
118.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KXTA
Homey (Area 51) Airport
47 km / 25 nm
KDRA
Desert Rock Airport
59 km / 32 nm
KTPH
Tonopah Airport
127 km / 68 nm
KVGTILS
North Las Vegas Metropolitan International Airport
141 km / 76 nm
KLSVILS
Nellis Air Force Base
149 km / 81 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026