Eureka Airport (05U), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Eureka Airport, identified by local code 05U and IATA code EUE, sits at 5958 feet elevation in Eureka, Nevada, within the America / Los_Angeles timezone. The field is uncontrolled and open to public use, with a single paved runway long enough to accommodate a range of business aviation traffic despite the airport's modest annual operations count. Fuel service, including Jet A and 100LL, follows a fixed daily attendance window rather than round-the-clock availability. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest port of entry is Reno-Tahoe International, roughly 174 nautical miles distant. Traffic figures reflect FAA TFMSC data for 2025 and represent business aviation operations tracked at the field.
Runways
Eureka Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 7,300 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Eureka Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Eureka Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 174 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Eureka Airport recorded 43 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at Eureka Airport is concentrated in the winter and fall months, with October and January showing the highest activity while March and August recorded none.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 11 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Eureka Airport averages 20.5 days above 90°F in July and 30.6 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.4°F, and December the coldest, at 38.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Eureka Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
REIL for runway 18 and 36, PAPI for runway 18 and 36, and HIRL for runway 18/36 are pilot-activated on CTAF. From dusk to dawn, REIL, PAPI, and HIRL for runway 18/36 are preset to low intensity, with higher intensity available on CTAF.
Unlighted power lines and poles penetrate the 20:1 approach surface.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC.
Unlighted power lines and poles are present.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -17 degrees Celsius.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Eureka Airport has five alternates within 77 NM. The nearest alternate is Austin (KTMT), 55.88 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Eureka Airport (05U) have fuel available?
Eureka Airport, identified locally as 05U, carries 100LL and Jet A fuel, including the Jet A+ grade. Fuel service follows the field's attendance schedule, which runs daily from 0800 to 1700 local time. Outside those hours, fuel access should not be assumed. Dispatchers planning arrivals outside the posted schedule should account for that limitation.
What is the runway length at 05U?
Eureka Airport's single runway, 18/36, is a paved asphalt surface measuring 7300 feet long and 60 feet wide. This is the airport's only runway, and it represents the maximum paved runway length at the field. The length supports a range of business aviation aircraft, though the airport itself sees limited annual traffic. No parallel or crosswind runway is available at 05U.
Is customs clearance available at Eureka Airport?
Eureka Airport, listed under IATA code EUE, does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Reno-Tahoe International (KRNO), located approximately 174 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance near Eureka must plan a stop at that facility or another designated port of entry rather than at the airport itself. This distance should factor into routing decisions for international arrivals.
What obstacles affect approaches at Eureka Airport?
Eureka Airport has unlighted power lines and poles that penetrate the approach surface, with a slope of 20 to 1 reported for the runway 18 approach. These unlighted obstructions are noted in the field's obstacle remarks and apply to operations at the airport, officially known by its local identifier 05U. Crews operating at night or in reduced visibility should account for these unlit obstacles during approach and departure planning.