🇺🇸 Mesquite Airport

Mesquite Airport (FAA LID: 67L, IATA: MFH) is a public general aviation airport owned by the City of Mesquite, located two nautical miles north of Mesquite, Nevada. It covers 155 acres at an elevation of 1,978 feet above mean sea level.

Type of Facility and Operations:

• It is classified as a general aviation facility by the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (2011–2015).
• The airport primarily supports general aviation activities, with 99.7% of its 15,050 annual aircraft operations (as of January 2011) being general aviation. Military operations account for 0.3%.
• It has one asphalt runway (1/19) measuring 5,121 by 75 feet and one concrete helipad (H1) measuring 20 by 20 feet.
• Services include 100LL and Jet A fuel, available via self-service with a credit card.
• The airport does not have a control tower.
• Weather information is available via AWOS-3 (118.525 MHz).

Notable Features or History:

• The airport was activated in September 1990.
• It serves as a base for Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) operations and has played a critical role in fighting wildfires, such as the Bishop and Comet fires in 2020, due to its ability to accommodate fire air support aircraft.
• The airport supports local economies and provides access to attractions like casinos, golf courses, and outdoor activities.

Current Status:

• The airport is operational.
• As of September 2026, there is ongoing apron work daily from sunrise to sunset.
• The PAPI for Runway 02 was unusable as of July 2026.
• The runway surface is asphalt and was in excellent condition as of the most recent AirNav update.

*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, nevadaaviationsystem.com, airnav.com, aopa.org, iflightplanner.com*