Mc Dermitt State Airport (26U), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
McDermott State Airport, identified as 26U, is a public-use general aviation field in McDermott, Oregon, sitting at 4,478 feet elevation near the Nevada border. The airport sees light business aviation traffic, with FAA TFMSC data recording four operations in 2025, and it functions as an unattended field without a control tower. A single paved runway serves all traffic, and the nearest customs facility is well over 100 nautical miles away at Boise, meaning international arrivals require prior routing through another port of entry.
Runways
Mc Dermitt State Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,900 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
Mc Dermitt State Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Boise Air Trml / Gowen Field (KBOI), 114 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mc Dermitt State Airport recorded 4 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and May. Recorded business aviation traffic at 26U in 2025 was concentrated in March and May, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 2 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mc Dermitt State Airport averages 19.6 days above 90°F in July, 28.9 freeze days in December and 2.1 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.8°F, and December the coldest, at 39.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mc Dermitt State Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Terrain rises to the north of the airport at approximately 2 percent over a distance of 10,000 feet.
Runway 16/34 medium intensity runway lighting is pilot-controlled; activate it over CTAF.
Surface conditions for the runway are not reported.
For clearance delivery, contact Salt Lake Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Alternates
Mc Dermitt State Airport has four alternates within 94 NM. The nearest alternate is Winnemucca Municipal (KWMC), 66.96 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does McDermott State Airport (26U) offer?
McDermott State Airport, local identifier 26U, has a single paved runway, 16/34, measuring 5,900 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length can accommodate a range of business aircraft under normal weight and performance conditions. The airport sits at 4,478 feet elevation, which operators should factor into density altitude calculations. No parallel or crosswind runway exists at this field.
Is 26U airport towered or attended?
26U operates as an unattended, non-towered airport, meaning pilots coordinate movements over CTAF rather than through a control tower. Runway lights on 16/34 are pilot-controlled and must be activated using CTAF before landing at night. There is no on-field staff presence to assist with ground operations. Clearance delivery, where needed, is handled by Salt Lake ARTCC rather than a local facility.
Does McDermott State Airport have customs clearance available on site?
McDermott State Airport does not offer onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at Boise Air Terminal (KBOI), located approximately 114 nautical miles away. Operators planning international arrivals need to route through KBOI or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at 26U. This distance should be factored into fuel and routing plans for any flight requiring customs processing.
What terrain considerations apply near 26U airport?
Rising terrain is present north of McDermott State Airport, climbing at approximately 2 percent over a 10,000-foot distance. This gradient is relevant for departure and arrival planning on runway 16/34, particularly for northbound routings. Pilots should account for this terrain rise when calculating climb performance after takeoff. No surface condition reports are currently available for the runway, so operators should confirm conditions through other means before operating.