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KTNX

Tonopah Test Range Airport · Tonopah

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,549 ft / 1,691 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 134.10 MHz (SILVERBOW TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
14/32 · 12,002 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Tonopah Test Range Airport (KTNX), located in Tonopah, 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 5,549 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Tonopah Test Range Airport
ICAO / IATA
KTNX / XSD
Municipality
Tonopah
Country
Region
US-NV — Nevada
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
5,549 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,002 ft / 3,658 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 157.2° / 337.2°
RWY 14 (157.2°)
108.30 MHz
IDENT: RVP | CRS: 141°
RWY 32 (337.2°)
111.70 MHz
IDENT: UVV | CRS: 321°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP NELLIS APP
119.35 MHz
PTD FLT DISPATCH
119.45 MHz
TWR SILVERBOW TWR
134.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KTPH
Tonopah Airport
40 km / 21 nm
KXTA
Homey (Area 51) Airport
106 km / 57 nm
KDRA
Desert Rock Airport
147 km / 79 nm
KBIHILS
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
147 km / 80 nm
KVGTILS
North Las Vegas Metropolitan International Airport
226 km / 122 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026