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Minden-Tahoe Airport · Minden

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,722 ft / 1,439 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
A/D 119.20 MHz (RENO APP/DEP)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV), located in Minden, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 3 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,722 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
Minden-Tahoe Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMEV / MEV
Municipality
Minden
Country
Region
US-NV — Nevada
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,722 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 16 / 34
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,400 ft / 2,256 m
Runway Width: 100 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 180° / 360°
RWY 16 (180°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 34 (360°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12 / 30
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,300 ft / 1,615 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: ASPH-G
Heading: 135° / 315°
RWY 12 (135°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (315°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12G / 30G
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,200 ft / 671 m
Runway Width: 60 ft / 18 m
Surface Type: DIRT-G
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 12G
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30G
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

A/D RENO APP/DEP
119.20 MHz
AWOS AWOS 3
119.33 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KTVLILS
Lake Tahoe Airport
24 km / 13 nm
KTRK
Truckee Tahoe Airport
49 km / 26 nm
KRNOILS
Reno Tahoe International Airport
55 km / 30 nm
KNFL
Fallon Naval Air Station
102 km / 55 nm
KMHRILS
Sacramento Mather Airport
143 km / 77 nm

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