Jackpot / Hayden Field (06U), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jackpot / Hayden Field, identified as KPT with local identifier 06U, is a public-use airport in Jackpot, Nevada, sitting at 5,224 feet elevation and operated on an on-call attendance basis. The field is served by a single paved runway and handles a modest volume of business aviation traffic, with the nearest customs facility located at Boise, roughly 118 nautical miles away. Fuel is not available on the field, a factor operators should build into flight planning for this remote high-desert location.
Runways
Jackpot / Hayden Field has one paved runway, 15/33, 6,180 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jackpot / Hayden Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Boise Air Trml / Gowen Field (KBOI), 118 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jackpot / Hayden Field recorded 17 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June and November. Business aviation traffic at Jackpot/Hayden Field is concentrated in a handful of months, notably June and November, rather than spread evenly across the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jackpot / Hayden Field averages 14.5 days above 90°F in July and 29.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.5°F, and December the coldest, at 38.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jackpot / Hayden Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Terrain obstructions are located south and west of the airport.
REIL runway 15 and 33, PAPI runway 15 and 33, and MIRL runway 15/33 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
In no-wind conditions, departure from runway 15 and arrival on runway 33 are recommended to account for slope.
A bird hazard exists east of the airport near ponds.
Beacon operates from sunset to sunrise. Beacon visibility is limited from the west.
Fuel is not available.
Contact Airport Operations in case of emergency.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jackpot / Hayden Field has two airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Joslin Field / Magic Valley Regional (KTWF), 31.31 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of traffic does KPT / Jackpot-Hayden Field see?
Jackpot / Hayden Field, identified as KPT, logged 22 total operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 17 attributed to business aviation. Traffic is light and spread unevenly across the year, with no single month dominating. The field operates on an on-call attendance basis rather than continuous staffing, consistent with this volume of activity.
Is fuel available at Jackpot / Hayden Field (06U)?
Fuel is not available at Jackpot / Hayden Field, per the airport's own operational remarks. Operators planning a stop at this Nevada airport, also known by its local identifier 06U, should plan fuel uplift at another field. The nearest customs point, Boise, sits roughly 118 nautical miles away and is a separate consideration from fuel planning.
What runway configuration does KPT have, and are there any operational cautions?
KPT has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 6,180 feet by 60 feet with an asphalt surface. In no-wind conditions, the airport recommends departing runway 15 and landing runway 33 to work with the slope. Terrain obstructions are located south and west of the airport, and a bird hazard exists east of the field near ponds.
What does the seasonal temperature range look like at Jackpot / Hayden Field?
Jackpot / Hayden Field sits at 5,224 feet elevation and experiences a wide seasonal temperature swing. July is the warmest month with an average high near 88.5°F and about 14.5 days above 90°F, while January and December average highs in the high 30s with roughly 29 to 30 days below freezing. Operators should plan for cold-weather ground handling in winter months and heat considerations in midsummer.