Airports / Nevada / MEV
Minden-Tahoe Airport.
Minden, Nevada · 4,722 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
51 ratings
2
Operators based
4,722
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
#5 / 28
Nevada airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 51 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NV fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Carson Airport (CSN), 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV / MEV) sits in Minden, Nevada, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 4,722 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, MEV is a home base: AirTahoe LLC and Hutt Aviation, Inc. operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Carson Airport (CSN, 12 nm), Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL, 13 nm), and Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 26 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 7,399-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from MEV are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MEV to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KMEV. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMEV
IATA
MEV
FAA / Local
MEV
Elevation
4,722 ft
Coordinates
39.0003° N · 119.7510° 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
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 4,722 ft, MEV sits higher than 70% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 7,399 ft
- 16/347,399 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12/305,299 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 12G/30G2,050 ft × 60 ftDirtUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,399 ft
MEV's 7,399 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 4,722 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 12nmCSNCarson AirportCarson City
- 13nmTVLLake Tahoe AirportSouth Lake Tahoe
- 26nmTKFTruckee Tahoe AirportTruckee
- 30nmRNOReno Tahoe International AirportReno
- 55nmNFLFallon Naval Air StationFallon
- 77nmMHRSacramento Mather AirportSacramento
Location
Open the full mapKMEV · Minden-Tahoe Airport · Minden, NV
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MEV on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 149 nm | 45m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 280 nm | 1h 3m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 294 nm | 1h 5m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 374 nm | 1h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 491 nm | 1h 33m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 498 nm | 1h 33m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 519 nm | 1h 36m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 597 nm | 1h 47m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MEV?
- Minden-Tahoe Airport's longest paved runway is 7,399 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 MEV?
- Minden-Tahoe Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 7,399 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at MEV?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Minden-Tahoe Airport as a home base, including AirTahoe LLC, Hutt Aviation, Inc.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Minden-Tahoe Airport?
- One FBO serves MEV: Hutt Aviation FBO. Phone, website 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 MEV?
- The closest alternate is Carson Airport (CSN), about 12 nm away, followed by Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) at 13 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MEV to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Las Vegas about 1h 3m (280 nm), Los Angeles about 1h 5m (294 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 16m (374 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.