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Gateway to Nevada's northeastern mining and ranching heartland.
Opened
1941
Location
Elko, United States
Elko Regional Airport (EKO/KEKO) is a public-use airport located approximately three miles southeast of downtown Elko, Nevada. It serves as the primary commercial air hub for northeastern Nevada, a region dominated by gold mining operations and ranching activities.
The airport is owned and operated by the City of Elko and handles scheduled passenger service connecting the city to major hub airports. Its traffic is notably influenced by the mining industry, with charter and corporate flights supplementing regular commercial operations.
The facility sits at an elevation of approximately 5,140 feet above sea level, which affects aircraft performance and operations. It has a single passenger terminal and handles tens of thousands of enplanements annually, reflecting the economic activity of the surrounding region.
Terminals
The airport has a single, small terminal building handling all commercial passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include rental cars and taxis, with no fixed-route public transit directly connecting the airport to downtown Elko.
Airlines here
United Airlines provides scheduled service through its regional partners, offering connections primarily to Denver International Airport and San Francisco International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Situated at an elevation of approximately 5,140 feet MSL, requiring performance adjustments for aircraft.
- ›The airport features two runways, the primary being runway 12/30.
- ›Mining industry demand significantly drives both commercial and charter flight activity.
- ›Elko is known as the 'Cowboy Capital of the World,' reflected in the region's aviation passenger profile.
- ›The airport serves as a key logistics point during the annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a major local event.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
