Desert Rock Airport, Mercury, Nevada, United States
Plan a trip involving Desert Rock Airport (KDRA) with airport location, runway references and nearby empty-leg listings. The direct carrier must confirm airport access and aircraft suitability for your itinerary.
KDRA - Desert Rock Airport, Mercury, Nevada, United States
ICAO Code: KDRA · IATA Code: DRA · Local Code: NV65
Identifier references: OurAirports · FAA NASR (September 3, 2026).
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Airport Classification
Medium airport
Scheduled passenger service is not listed in the source; this does not determine charter access.
Longest Published Runway
7,515 ft
Reference length only; usable runway and aircraft performance must be confirmed for the mission.
Field Elevation
3,314 ft
Published reference elevation; verify current airport and performance information before departure.
FBO, Handling & Access
Confirm for this mission
Current suitability, handling, parking, fuel, and permissions require direct-carrier confirmation.
Desert Rock Airport (KDRA) Private Jet Charter Planning
OurAirports identifies Desert Rock Airport (KDRA) as a medium airport in Mercury, Nevada, United States, serving the Mercury area. Its source identifiers are DRA, KDRA, NV65. The source does not mark scheduled passenger service, which does not determine private-charter access.
Runway and operating checks for KDRA
For preliminary comparison, the same source lists a longest published runway of 7,515 feet and a field elevation of 3,314 feet. Those values are reference fields, not an operating approval. Before a trip is proposed, the direct air carrier must confirm airport status and access, usable runway length and surface, aircraft performance, payload, weather, current notices, parking, fuel, customs when applicable, and handling for the requested date.
What to include in a charter request involving KDRA
For a useful review, provide the passenger count, baggage, pets, accessibility needs, preferred schedule, and exact ground destination. Jet Partners acts as an air charter broker and does not operate aircraft; a licensed direct air carrier controls and operates the flight. Aircraft, airport suitability, availability, operator, payment, change, and cancellation terms are confirmed in writing for the specific trip.
Reference coordinates, classification, elevation, and published runway length shown on this page come from OurAirports open data for source ident KDRA. Reference fields can change and do not confirm airport status, charter access, or operator acceptance.
Planning references: the FAA Chart Supplement search and NOTAM Search. These are research starting points, not confirmation that KDRA accepts charter operations. Current access and mission suitability require direct-carrier confirmation.
Nearby airport reference comparison
| Airport | Distance from KDRA | Published runway |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Rock Airport (KDRA)OurAirports record for KDRA | This airport | 7,515 ft |
| Creech Air Force Base (KINS)OurAirports record for KINS | 20.1 mi | 9,002 ft |
| Yucca Airstrip (UCC)OurAirports record for NV11 | 21.8 mi | 9,000 ft |
| Calvada Meadows Airport (74P)OurAirports record for NV74 | 24.2 mi | 5,200 ft |
Distances are between airport coordinates, not driving distances or flight routes. Runway figures are source references, not usable landing distances. View the KDRA source record or read the methodology and download airport reference data.
Cite this airport guide
For a destination guide, trip brief or article, reference this stable page and the underlying source. Include the date you accessed it.
Jet Partners. Desert Rock Airport (KDRA) airport planning reference. https://jetpartners.aero/airports/KDRA#airport-reference. Reference data: OurAirports. Add your access date when citing.
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