Searchlight Airport (1L3), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Searchlight (1L3) is an unattended public airport in Searchlight, Nevada, with a single paved runway and two paved helicopter pads. The nearest customs facility is Harry Reid International (KLAS), roughly 40 nautical miles away. Runway 16/34 is currently closed for repairs with no return date given.
Runways
Searchlight Airport has one paved runway, 16/34, 5,040 ft long and 70 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Searchlight Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Harry Reid International (KLAS), 40 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Searchlight Airport averages 29.2 days above 90°F in July, 8.1 freeze days in December and 0.2 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.4°F, and December the coldest, at 53.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Searchlight Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Prior permission is required for private airport area use; contact the airport manager for information.
A 5 ft fence is located 83 ft left of and parallel to the runway centerline.
2-4 ft brush is present in the runway safety area at the south end of the runway.
Runway markings are faded and partially covered by brush.
An unlighted 165 ft power line is located 3.2 miles south of the runway.
Airport condition is not being maintained; the runway is closed for repairs indefinitely.
Runway 16/34 is closed indefinitely.
A lighted mountain, 3,481 feet, is located southwest of the airport.
TLOF measures 46x46 ft; FATO measures 85x85 ft; ingress/egress heading pair is 340/160.
Cracks are present in the asphalt surface.
Terrain rises at a constant rate to the north for 2 miles.
For clearance delivery, contact Los Angeles Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Searchlight Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Laughlin / Bullhead International (KIFP), 24.44 NM southeast.
Part of the Las Vegas area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 1L3
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Frequently asked questions
Is runway 16/34 usable at 1L3?
No. Runway 16/34 at Searchlight (1L3) is closed indefinitely for repairs, and airport condition reports are not being maintained. Dispatchers should confirm status directly with the airport manager before planning any operation there.
Where is the nearest customs facility to Searchlight (1L3)?
The nearest customs facility to Searchlight (1L3) is Harry Reid International (KLAS), located approximately 40 nautical miles away. Searchlight itself does not have onsite customs service.
What helicopter landing facilities exist at Searchlight (1L3)?
Searchlight (1L3) has two 46x46 ft touchdown and lift-off pads with an 85x85 ft final approach and takeoff area, using an ingress/egress heading pair of 340/160. Nearby terrain rises at a constant rate to the north for 2 miles, a factor to weigh in approach planning.