Calvada Meadows Airport (74P), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Calvada Meadows (74P) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving Pahrump, Nevada, roughly 42 nautical miles from the Las Vegas area. Business aviation activity recorded by the FAA in 2025 totaled 122 operations, placing the field among lower-volume general aviation airports in the region. The single paved runway and unattended field status reflect a facility built for light traffic rather than sustained commercial or heavy operations. Nearby fields such as Creech AFB and North Las Vegas provide additional options for operators working the wider Pahrump Valley and Las Vegas corridor.
Runways
Calvada Meadows Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,081 ft long and 48 ft wide, with an asphalt and gravel surface.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Calvada Meadows Airport has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Calvada Meadows Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harry Reid International (KLAS), 42 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Calvada Meadows Airport recorded 122 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at Calvada Meadows is concentrated in the January through April period, with a notable drop-off during the summer months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 25 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Calvada Meadows Airport averages 30.5 days above 90°F in July and 23.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 101.3°F, and December the coldest, at 56.7°F.
Weather station is 3.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Calvada Meadows Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Prior permission is required for aircraft operations over 12,500 pounds, commercial operations, and for glider, powered parachute, banner towing, parachute jumping, flight training, unmanned aircraft systems, or jet operations.
Runway 15/33 low-intensity runway lights (LIRL) are activated by keying the CTAF five times.
Runway markings are faded.
For airport-related matters, contact the airport manager.
Transient aircraft parking is located off the northwest parallel taxiway at the terminal.
Aircraft with wingspans exceeding Group I (49 feet) are restricted from the northwest parallel taxiway and all taxilanes.
For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Heavy aircraft parking is located in the northwest corner.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Calvada Meadows Airport has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Desert Rock (KDRA), 20.96 NM north.
Part of the Las Vegas area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes and location for Calvada Meadows (74P)?
Calvada Meadows, local identifier 74P, is a public-use airport serving Pahrump, Nevada. It sits at an elevation of 2,726 feet and does not have an operating control tower. The field has no ICAO or IATA designator assigned. Nearest customs clearance is available at KLAS, about 42 nautical miles away.
What fuel is available at 74P Calvada Meadows?
Calvada Meadows offers 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. The airport is unattended, so fuel access and any related services should be arranged in advance rather than assumed on arrival. There is no staffed FBO presence noted in the field data for this facility.
What is the runway length and surface at Calvada Meadows Airport?
Calvada Meadows Airport has one paved runway, 15/33, measuring 4,081 feet long and 48 feet wide with an asphalt-gravel surface. A second surface, designated H1, is only 20 by 20 feet and made of concrete, consistent with a helicopter landing pad rather than a fixed-wing runway. Runway markings on 15/33 are noted as faded in airport remarks.
Is there a weight or operations restriction for aircraft using 74P?
Yes, aircraft operations over 12,500 pounds at Calvada Meadows require prior permission, as do commercial operations, glider, powered parachute, banner towing, parachute jumping, flight training, unmanned aircraft, and jet operations. Wingspans exceeding Group I, 49 feet, are restricted from the northwest parallel taxiway and all taxilanes. These restrictions apply regardless of the runway used.