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Small airport

Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip

ICAO US-0986Local HSFIDCL🇺🇸 Herlong, CA
Coordinates
40.1478°N, 119.9073°W
Elevation
4,845 ft (1,477 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NV
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:29
Sunset
19:31
Civil dusk
19:59

About 13h 2m 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 Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip

Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip is a small airport in Herlong, CA, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4,845 ft (1,477 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft / 914 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Herlong Airport (KH37), about 12.5 nm to the w.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
SW / NE3,000 ft / 914 mLakebedUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAF122.725 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Pilot TrainingEvents

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Nearby airports

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip located?

Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip is small airport located in Herlong, CA, United States, at an elevation of 4,845 ft (1,477 m).

How many runways does Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip have?

Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip in?

Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip is approximately 12.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip is Herlong Airport (KH37), about 12.5 nm to the w, followed by Winnemucca Ranch Airport and Amedee Army Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Dead Cow Lakebed Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.