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Stovepipe Wells (L09)

Death Valley National Park, CA

Airport Information

Flight Category:
Unavailable
Winds:
Unavailable
Clouds:
Unavailable
Visibility:
Unavailable
Elevation:
25.0 ft (7.6 m)
Ctrl Tower:
Yes
Runways:
05/23 (3260x65)
Stovepipe Wells Pilot Reviews:

Scott Y.

March 11, 2026

Just got in and got out again, of course, earlier this morning (2-28-26). The runway is a little rough, but all in all not too bad. There's enough loose gravel and stuff on the runway that I'd skip the run up. Unless you're running a three blade prop (more clearance). We were in a 182, no wheel pants, but I think it would've been fine even with wheel pants.

Dean B.

February 22, 2026

Came in yesterday (3/13/26) in a 182T with factory tires and wheel pants. It was about 90 degrees and the field has a pretty steady spider-web buckling pattern that had the mains going "thump-thump-thump," but with normal rough/soft-field technique, the airplane was fine. I didn't notice any big obstacles that looked like they'd do real damage. Takeoff was the same deal. A powered light glider, and the park ranger's Cessna (with beefier tires) also landed while I was there with no incident.

mikesherman10

December 31, 2025

I just walked this runway and all I can say is you'd better know exactly what you're attempting if you try to land. Substantial heaves and cracks throughout.

FBOs and Fuel

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Runway Information

Identifier:
RWY 05
Dimensions:
3260x65
Surface:
Asphalt
Elevation:
25ft
Traffic Pattern:
Left
Approach Lighting:
None
Visual Slope Indicator:
None
Displaced Threshold:
0ft
05

Recent Arrivals

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Scheduled Arrivals

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Recent Departures

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Scheduled Departures

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Radio Frequencies

CTAF:
122.900 MHz

Nearby Airports

IDNameDistance
L06Furnace Creek18.6nm SE
KBTYBeatty27.2nm NE
O26Lone Pine/Death Valley49.6nm W