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Medium airport

Homey (Area 51) Airport

ICAO KXTA🇺🇸 Groom Lake
Coordinates
37.2350°N, 115.8110°W
Elevation
4,462 ft (1,360 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NV
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
11.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:36
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:34

About 14h 28m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Homey (Area 51) Airport

Homey (Area 51) Airport

Area 51 is a highly classified United States Air Force (USAF) facility within the Nevada Test and Training Range in southern Nevada, 83 miles (134 km) north-northwest of Las Vegas.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KXTA

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 3212,000 ft / 3,658 mUnkUnlitOpen
12 / 305,420 ft / 1,652 mUnkUnlitClosed

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DESERT SR-SS MON-SAT & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger100 ft GND17999 ft MSL
R4806W CONTSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999
R4807A TIME OF DESIGNATION: CONTSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999
R4808N CONTSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999

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Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Homey (Area 51) Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Homey (Area 51) Airport?

The ICAO code for Homey (Area 51) Airport is KXTA.

Where is Homey (Area 51) Airport located?

Homey (Area 51) Airport is medium airport located in Groom Lake, United States, at an elevation of 4,462 ft (1,360 m).

How many runways does Homey (Area 51) Airport have?

Homey (Area 51) Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 12,000 ft / 3,658 m.

What time zone is Homey (Area 51) Airport in?

Homey (Area 51) Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Homey (Area 51) Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Homey (Area 51) Airport is approximately 11.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Homey (Area 51) Airport?

The nearest airport to Homey (Area 51) Airport is Indian Springs Auxiliary Field Number 1 (US-6445), about 3.6 nm to the ne, followed by Groom Mine Airstrip and Yucca Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Homey (Area 51) Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.