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US-6446

Groom Mine Airstrip · Mercury

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,790 ft / 1,460 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Groom Mine Airstrip (US-6446), located in Mercury, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 0 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,790 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
Groom Mine Airstrip
ICAO / IATA
US-6446 / —
Municipality
Mercury
Country
Region
US-NV — Nevada
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
4,790 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

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Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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10 km / 5 nm
KDRA
Desert Rock Airport
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KVGTILS
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133 km / 72 nm
KLSVILS
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KTPH
Tonopah Airport
142 km / 77 nm

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