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KINSAIRPORT

CREECH AFB

INDIAN SPRINGS, Nevada

3,134.1 ft MSL

2

Runways

10

Frequencies

0

Procedures

Quick Facts

ICAO

KINS

FAA

INS

Elevation

3,134.1 ft MSL

Runways

2

Frequencies

10

Tower

Yes

Fuel

A1+

Coordinates

36.586, -115.677

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

3,134.1 ft MSL

Control Tower

Yes

Fuel Types

A1+

Traffic Pattern

Not published

ARTCC

LOS ANGELES

Coordinates

36.5863, -115.6774

Ownership

Air Force

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

— — —Updated

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at KINS. Showing nearest cameras.

Situational awareness only — not for regulatory minimums

FAA aviation weather camera images are for situational awareness. They may NOT be used to comply with regulatory requirements — for example, to determine weather minimums for IFR flight. Images are generally updated about every 10 minutes and actual site conditions may differ from the displayed image. FAA Order JO 7110.10, §8-3-3

Weather camera at Angel Peak facing North

Angel Peak

North · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

17 NM away

Weather camera at Potosi facing NorthEast

Potosi

NorthEast · Camera 1 · 3 cameras total

43 NM away

10 camera angles available

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Runways

IDEndsLengthWidthSurfaceLightsWeight BearingPCN
08/2608 / 269,002 ft150 ftASPHMED-50
13/3113 / 315,476 ft100 ftASPH--22

Frequencies

ATIS (1)EMERG (2)GND (2)INS TACAN (1)LCL (2)PMSV METRO (1)PTD (1)
TypeFrequencyNameCall SignUseHours
ATIS290.45CREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSATISOPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
EMERG243.0CREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSEMERGOPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
EMERG121.5CREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSEMERGOPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
GND/PXXX.XXXCREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSGND/POPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
GND/PXXX.XXXCREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSGND/POPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
INS TACANXXX.XXXINDIAN SPRINGS-INS TACAN-
LCL/PXXX.XXXCREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSLCL/POPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
LCL/PXXX.XXXCREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSLCL/POPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
PMSV METROXXX.XXXCREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSPMSV METROOPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL
PTDXXX.XXXCREECH AFBINDIAN SPRINGSPTDOPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CL

Airport Remarks

  • BASE OPS OPR H24 FR 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT; CLSD WKEND AND HOL.
  • UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE 767 FT AGL.
  • (E117) USAF TACTICAL FIGHTER WEAPONS TRAINING.
  • (E137-04) NUMEROUS UNLGTD HILLS WI 2 MILES OF ARPT TO 4000' MSL.
  • (E137-1) RWY COND: FAIR-GOOD, SMOOTH PACKED CHAD SURFACE, NO ROCKS.
  • (E137-2) MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN ALL SIDES. NO OBSTN LGTS.
  • (E137-3) JET LO ALT HI SPEED WEAPONS TRNG IN PROGRESS IMMED N OF INS AT ALL HR.
  • (E99) 1 HELICOPTER HGR 60' X 60'.
  • TWY LGTS NOT AVBL ON TWY A, B, C & D FM PARKING APRON TO RY HOLD LINE. ALL TWY 75 FT WIDE.
  • FUEL TANKS LCTD 175-195 FT SOUTH OF TWY A CNTRLN, 24-41 FT IN HEIGHT.
  • NS ABTMT: NO TKOF, LO APCH, TOUCH AND GO OR ENG RUN PRIOR TO 1400Z++, WKNDS AND HOL. AFLD CLSD, NO LDG WKEND AND HOL, EXCEPT FOR NELLIS AFB LCL FLYING OR MSN ESSENTIAL.
  • MISC: NO CLASSIFIED MATERIALS STOR WITH 99 SFOF-OLA, DSN 384-0556, C702-404-0556. TWO NSTD MRK 4' X 25' EA SIDE OF RWY CNTRLN, 2378' FR APCH END RWY 13, AND NORTH OF TWY "F".
  • CAUTION: MICROWAVE TWR LOC 1230' SOUTH OF RWY 08/26 CL, HEIGHT 100' AGL.
  • SERVICE-FUEL: A++ AVBL 0400-2400 MON-FRI.
  • RSTD # 1: RWY 13-31 IS CLASS A DAYTIME VFR RWY AVBL FOR EMER USE ONLY. AFLD HAS RSTD ON ALL AIRLIFT ACFT, CTC DSN 384-0308/09. PPR UP TO 7 DAYS, BUT NOT LESS THAN 24 HR, PRIOR TO ETA. ACFT MUST ADHERE TO PPR ARR BLOCK +/- 30 MIN OF SKED LDG. CTC BASE OPS DSN 384-0308/09, FAX 0407.
  • RSTD # 2: C-17 AND C-5 UTILIZE TWY B AND C ONLY TO ENTER/EXIT RWY 08-26, TWY E LTD TO USE BY AFCT WITH WINGSPAN OF 75' OR LESS.
  • CAUTION: FENCES IN AREA OF FUEL FARM ADJ TO TWY A ARE LCTD 146' FR TWY CNTRLINE.
  • CAUTION: ONE GDT ANTENNA TOWER 1125' FR RWY CNTRLN AND 92' FR APRON EDGE; THREE ANTENNA TOWERS 992' FR RWY CNTRLN, 130' FRM TAXIWAY E CNTRLN, ALL GDT TOWERS ARE 56' IN HGT.
  • CAUTION: TWY D FR TWY E TO W SIDE OF RWY 13-31 AND TWY B, N OF THE FOXTROT LIVE ORDNANCE LOADING AREA (LOLA) ARE 50' WIDE, ALL OTHER TWYS ARE 75'.
  • CAUTION: TWY LGT NOT AVBL ON TWY B N FR FOXTROT LOLA TO APCH END RWY 13, TWY F FR TWY B N TO TWY A, TWY G FR TWY F TO APCH END RWY 26, AND TWY D.
  • RSTD: TWY B NORTH OF TWY F, AND TWY DELTA AND TWY GOLF BTW RWY 26 AND TWY FOXTROT, RSTD TO REMOTELY PILOTED ACFT USE ONLY DUR HRS OF REDUCED VIS; NO TWY EDGE LIGHTS.
  • SERVICE-A-GEAR: STD CONFIG FOR APCH END RWY, E-5 DISCONNECTED AND BAK-14 IN DOWN POSN (TWR WILL RAISE CABLE ON REQ).
  • CAUTION: USE EXTRM CAUTION FOR EXTSV UAS OPS IN VCNTY.
  • RSTD: TRAN ACFT TO DAYTIME USE ONLY FOR TWY BRAVO NORTH, BTW TWY FOXTROT AND APCH END RY 13, TWY DELTA BTW TWY ECHO AND TWY GOLF, AND TWY GOLF FRM TWY FOXTROT TO APCH END RY 26.
  • CSTMS/AG/IMG - ALL SVC UNAVBL.
  • WX STN OPS BEGIN 2300 SUN-FRI, CLOSING HRS VARY BASED ON LOCAL FLYING, CLSD WKND AND HOL. BLDGS AND NGT FLOOD LGTS BLKD WX FCSTR AND OBSN VIEW OF APCH END OF RWYS 26 & 31.
  • RSTD: OPS RSTD DUR BIRD WATCH COND MODERATE (TKOF OR LDG PERMS ONLY WHEN DEP AND ARR AVOID IDENT BIRD ACT, NO LCL IFR.VFR TFC PAT ACT) AND SEVERE (TKOF AND LDG PROH WO OG/CC OR DESIGNATED OFFL APVL).
  • BASH PHASE I (APR-MAY AND AUG-OCT), BASH PHASE I ALL OTHER MONTHS NOT DESIGNATED AS PHASE II.
  • AFLD WX SUPPORT OPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT, CLSD WKEND & HOL; 432OSS/OSW DSN 384-1723.
  • TRAN AIRCREW WX FCST AVBL FR 25 OWS, DAVIS MONTHAN AFB (KDMA) DSN 228-6598/6599 OR C1-877-451-8637. ASOS EQPT NOT AUGMENTED, DSN 682-0667.
  • AFLD WX OBS IS TRANS BY AN FMQ-19 AND AUGMENTED BY HUMAN OBS AS RQR. OBSN VIEW RSTD FR 080-250 DEGS BY FLIGHTLINE FAC, BLDGS AND HIGH INTS RAMP LGT.
  • WX BRF FOR TRAN AIRCREWS BYD NML OPR HR AVBL VIA 25OWS AT DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, DSN 228-6598/6599, C520-228-6598/6599.
  • CAUTION: RWYS 8 AND 26 AND RWYS 13 AND 31 MRKD AS PRECISION INST RWYS AND USED FOR VFR OPS ONLY.
  • MISC: RWY CC NOT RPT.
  • CAUTION: 3.5-FT-DEEP DRAINAGE DITCH LCTD AT NORTH END OF RWY 13/31.
  • TRAN ALERT: DUE TO MANNING AND RFUL LIMITATIONS, TRAN ALERT CAN RCV FLTS OF 4 FTR/ATTACK ACFT AND SMALLER, 15 MIN APART; HVY ACFT MUST ARR INDIVIDUALLY, 15 MIN APART.
  • TFC PAT: ASR DEGRADED DUE TO EQPT LIMITATIONS.
  • ACTIVATE-3 STEP MIRL AND THLD RWY 08-26 - 118.3.
  • OPR H24 0630Z++ MON THRU 0615Z++ SAT, CLSD WKEND AND HOL.
  • HOOK E5 (35 FT OVRN) BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1400 FT).
  • BAK-14 BAK-12B(B) (1200 FT) HOOK E5 (135 FT OVRN).
  • RWY 08 PAPI DOES NOT PRVD OBST CLNC BYD 2.5 NM FM THLD; UNUSBL BYD 2.5 NM.

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KINS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

CREECH AFB (KINS) is a military airport restricted to private use located in INDIAN SPRINGS, Nevada, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3,134.1 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 36.5863°N, 115.6774°W.

Runways

CREECH AFB has 2 runways. The longest runway (08/26) measures 9,002 feet by 150 feet with a asph surface. Other runways include 13/31 (5,476 ft, ASPH).

Communications & Operations

CREECH AFB is a towered airport. ATIS is available on 290.45 MHz. A total of 10 communication frequencies are published for this facility.

Services & Fuel

CREECH AFB offers A1+ fuel. Pilots planning fuel stops should confirm availability with the FBO, as hours and pricing may vary.

Weather Cameras

3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near CREECH AFB, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KINS?

KINS is the ICAO identifier for CREECH AFB, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in INDIAN SPRINGS, Nevada, United States.

How many runways does CREECH AFB have?

CREECH AFB (KINS) has 2 runways. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of KINS?

The field elevation of CREECH AFB is 3,134.1 feet above mean sea level (MSL), surveyed.

Is fuel available at KINS?

Yes, CREECH AFB offers A1+ fuel.

What is the longest runway at KINS?

The longest runway at CREECH AFB is 9,002 feet long.

How do I access complete data for KINS?

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Where is CREECH AFB located?

CREECH AFB (KINS) is located in INDIAN SPRINGS, Nevada, United States, at an elevation of 3,134.1 ft MSL.

Does KINS have weather cameras?

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Source: FAA NASR (National Airspace System Resource) 28-Day Subscription· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated Aug 6, 10:09 AM UTC