Does KDRA require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Desert Rock Airport (United States).

Where is KDRA located?

Desert Rock Airport (KDRA) is located in Mercury, United States.

What is the IATA code for KDRA?

The IATA code for Desert Rock Airport is DRA.

How long is the runway at KDRA?

The main runway at Desert Rock Airport (02/20) measures 2291x30m.

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Desert Rock Airport (KDRA/DRA) — Mercury, United States

Desert Rock Airport (KDRA/DRA) serves Mercury, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 3314 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z

2026-08-232026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-03-27

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: KDRA
Name: Desert Rock Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Domestic
Latitude: 36.6194
Longitude: -116.032997
Elevation: 3314 ft
Country: United States
Municipality: Mercury
IATA Code: DRA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 2291x30m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 119.675 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Conditional
Overflight Lead Time: N/A
Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification

Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does KDRA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Desert Rock Airport (United States).
Where is KDRA located?: Desert Rock Airport (KDRA) is located in Mercury, United States.
What is the IATA code for KDRA?: The IATA code for Desert Rock Airport is DRA.
How long is the runway at KDRA?: The main runway at Desert Rock Airport (02/20) measures 2291x30m.

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