Airports / Nevada / EKO
Elko Regional Airport.
Elko, Nevada · 5,140 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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104 ratings
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5,140
Elevation ft
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Field standing
#9 / 28
Nevada airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 104 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NV fields.
80 nm
To the nearest alternate
Wendover Airport (ENV).
Overview
Elko Regional Airport (KEKO / EKO) is a mid-sized airport serving Elko, Nevada. The airport sits 5,140 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into EKO for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Wendover Airport (ENV, 80 nm), Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC, 92 nm), and Ely Airport Yelland Field (ELY, 101 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 7,214-foot paved runway, EKO can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from EKO depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Elko.
1 FBO serves KEKO. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Mountain West Aviation Elko
Your FBO? Claim it, freeElko Regional Airport serves as the gateway to the stunning Ruby Mountains & the Cowboy West. Northeastern Nevada is rich with western lore and stunning natural high desert scenery.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Unicom 122.70
- Cafe
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Catering
- GPU
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KEKO
IATA
EKO
FAA / Local
EKO
Elevation
5,140 ft
Coordinates
40.8249° N · 115.7920° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 5,140 ft, EKO sits higher than 73% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,214 ft
- 06/247,214 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/303,015 ft × 60 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,214 ft
EKO's 7,214 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation, and at 5,140 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 80nmENVWendover AirportWendover
- 92nmWMCWinnemucca Municipal AirportWinnemucca
- 101nmELYEly Airport Yelland FieldEly
- 115nmTWFJoslin Field Magic Valley Regional AirportTwin Falls
- 133nmMUOMountain Home Air Force BaseMountain Home
- 135nmLOLDerby FieldLovelock
Location
Open the full mapKEKO · Elko Regional Airport · Elko, NV
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from EKO on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 173 nm | 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 280 nm | 1h 3m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 286 nm | 1h 4m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 361 nm | 1h 14m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 413 nm | 1h 22m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 417 nm | 1h 22m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 421 nm | 1h 23m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 470 nm | 1h 30m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use EKO?
- Elko Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,214 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at EKO?
- Elko Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,214 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Elko Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves EKO: Mountain West Aviation Elko. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to EKO?
- The closest alternate is Wendover Airport (ENV), about 80 nm away, followed by Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC) at 92 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from EKO to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Jackson Hole about 1h 3m (280 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 4m (286 nm), San Francisco about 1h 14m (361 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.