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BASE NAME: MINDEN-TAHOE-MEV
Type of Retardant: Fire-Trol LCA-R
Geographic Area: Great Basin Area-R4
Address: Nevada Division of Forestry
2301 Firebrand Circle
Minden, Nevada 89423
Fax: (775) 782-1437
Email: Kevin_Johnson@nv.blm.gov

Contact Information

FTR COUNTY-DOUGLAS BASE LOCATION ON FIELD-NW QUADRANT
Base Operations: (775) 782-1415
Dispatch Office: (775) 883-5995
Manager: (775) 782-1415 Kevin Johnson
COR: (775) 861-6535 Greg Gall (State Aviation Manager)
     

Agency Contact Frequency: 169.775
Airtanker Base Frequency: 123.975

Large Airtanker Operations Authorized? Yes
SEAT Operations Authorized? Yes
Hot Reloading Program Authorized? Yes

Runway Weight Limits: Single-(see below)
Dual- (see below)
Pit Total: 2
Parking Total: 6

Known Hazards: CAUTION: Intense low-level activity in Nevada. Get briefing from airtanker base staff upon arrival. Recommend operating with lights on when near MTR. FAA-published runway bearing weights are dual-50,000 and single-30,000. Airtankers are exempted by State of Nevada agreement with airport authority.
Remarks: Recommend RW 16/34. Aircraft seeking parking for maintenance contact the airtanker base. Glider activity on airport and vicinity. Add: AWOS 119.325. Base operations - June 01 to September 30.

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