Perkins Field (U08), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Perkins Field (U08) is a single-runway public airport in Overton, Nevada, without an ICAO identifier. It sees light business aviation traffic and offers only 100LL fuel, with no jet fuel available on the field.
Runways
Perkins Field has one paved runway, 14/32, 4,811 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Perkins Field has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Perkins Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harry Reid International (KLAS), 45 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Perkins Field recorded 19 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January, February and November. Business aviation traffic at U08 shows the most activity in January, February, and November, with several months in 2025 recording zero bizav operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 4 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Perkins Field averages 30.9 days above 90°F in July and 16.5 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 109.4°F, and December the coldest, at 60.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Perkins Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight and skydiving activity is ongoing on or near the airport.
Runway 14/32 medium intensity runway lights are activated via CTAF.
Skydiving activity occurs on or in the vicinity of the airport daily from sunrise to sunset.
For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Perkins Field has five airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Mesquite, 24.52 NM northeast.
Part of the Las Vegas area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at U08
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at U08.
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What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
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The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
What fuel is available at Perkins Field (U08)?
Perkins Field, identified as U08, stocks 100LL fuel only. No Jet A is available on the field, so operators needing jet fuel must plan a stop elsewhere before or after using this airport.
Is there a customs facility at U08?
U08 has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs point is Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS), located about 45.10 nautical miles away, so international arrivals need to plan a prior stop there.
What should pilots know about skydiving activity near Perkins Field?
Perkins Field reports ongoing skydiving and ultralight activity on or near the airport, with skydiving operations occurring daily from sunrise to sunset. Pilots operating at U08 should monitor CTAF and watch for aircraft and parachutists in the vicinity.