Tonopah Airport (KTPH), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tonopah Airport (KTPH) sits at 5,430 feet elevation in rural Nevada, serving general aviation and business traffic with a longer paved runway suited to a range of aircraft types. The field has no onsite customs, with KFAT standing as the nearest customs facility at roughly 147 nautical miles away. Traffic at KTPH is classified under FAA TFMSC data as tier 2, reflecting moderate activity levels, and the airport is uncontrolled with attendance scheduled daily from 0600 to 2300 local time.
Runways
Tonopah Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 7,160 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Tonopah Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 11pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tonopah Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Fresno Yosemite International (KFAT), 147 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tonopah Airport recorded 139 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KTPH concentrates most heavily in the summer months of June and July, based on FAA TFMSC monthly figures for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 21 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tonopah Airport averages 23.2 days above 90°F in July and 30.0 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.4°F, and December the coldest, at 44.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tonopah Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Nellis Approach.
Activate the PAPI for runway 15; MIRL for runways 15/33 and 11/29 is activated via CTAF.
The runway markings show a faded yellow outline.
Runway cracking extends the full length of the pavement, with lateral and longitudinal cracks exceeding 4 inches.
Fuel is available from 0700 to 1800; after hours by request only.
The FATO and "H" markings are painted in yellow.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tonopah Airport has two airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Tonopah Test Range (KTNX), 21.34 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTPH
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Frequently asked questions
Does KTPH have customs available onsite?
KTPH does not have customs onsite. The nearest customs facility is KFAT, located approximately 147 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance near Tonopah should plan their routing through that airport instead of expecting onsite processing at KTPH.
What runway options are available at Tonopah Airport?
Tonopah Airport offers two paved runways for operations. Runway 15/33 is the longer option at 7,160 feet by 75 feet, while runway 11/29 measures 5,660 feet by 50 feet. Both are asphalt surfaces, giving dispatchers flexibility depending on wind and aircraft performance needs at KTPH.
What is the runway surface condition at KTPH?
Runway surface condition at KTPH warrants attention for planning purposes. The pavement shows cracking along the full length, with lateral and longitudinal cracks exceeding 4 inches reported. Crews should factor this surface condition into performance calculations and be aware it may affect braking action assessments.
When is fuel available at Tonopah Airport?
Fuel at Tonopah Airport, including 100LL and Jet A, is available from 0700 to 1800 local time. Outside these hours, fuel service requires prior arrangement through an out-of-hours request. Dispatchers scheduling arrivals or departures at KTPH outside the standard window should coordinate fuel access in advance.