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US-0986
Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip · Herlong, CA
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,845 ft / 1,477 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CTAF 122.72 MHz ()
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
SW/NE · 3,000 ft · lakebedUNLITFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip (US-0986), located in Herlong, CA, 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 4,845 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.
Full Name
Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
US-0986 / —
Municipality
Herlong, CA
Country
Region
US-NV — Nevada
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,845 ft
Official Website
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External charts, live tracking and weather reports.
Runway SW / NE
UNLIT
Runway Length: 3,000 ft / 914 m
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: lakebed
Heading: 225° / 45°
Runway Width: 0 ft / —
Surface Type: lakebed
Heading: 225° / 45°
RWY SW (225°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY NE (45°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CTAF
122.72 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026