XSG-13513
New Airport Code Request for "Base Camp"
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New Airport Code Request
Reported by:
musicman4327
on September 21, 2022 7:49 PM
Assigned to:
Julian Lockwood
| Airport's Country | United States (Contiguous) |
|---|---|
| Airport Name | Base Camp |
| Elevation (ft. MSL) | 5230 |
| Latitude (decimal deg.) | 38.32 |
| Longitude (decimal deg.) | -116.28 |
| Documentation URL | https://www.dreamlandresort.com/info/basecamp_aerial.html |
musicman4327 September 21, 2022 7:54 PM
This is an uncharted airport in the Nevada desert just outside the test site airspace. Recent aerial photos show it is freshly paved. Also, Recent "Janet" flights have visited the airfield, showing that it is still active, despite the yellow Xs pained on the runway. See here:
https://globe.adsbexchange.com/?icao=a8bbc1&lat=36.922&lon=-116.357&zoom=8.4&showTrace=2022-08-29
musicman4327 September 21, 2022 7:58 PM
More Info here:
http://www.airfields-freeman.com/NV/Airfields_NV_NW.htm#basecamp