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On April 6, 1926, when it was called '''Elko Airport''', the airfield was the terminus for the first scheduled [[air mail]] run in the United States, flown by [[Varney Air Lines]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Elko Airport|url=http://nvshpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=9|work=Nevada State Historic Preservation Office|accessdate=9 July 2011}}</ref> Varney was a predecessor of [[United Air Lines]].
On April 6, 1926, when it was called '''Elko Airport''', the airfield was the terminus for the first scheduled [[air mail]] run in the United States, flown by [[Varney Air Lines]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Elko Airport|url=http://nvshpo.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=224&Itemid=9|work=Nevada State Historic Preservation Office|accessdate=9 July 2011}}</ref> Varney was a predecessor of [[United Air Lines]].


As early as 1931, Elko was a stop on a passenger service flight between [[New York City]] and [[San Francisco]].<ref>http://www.timetableimages.com, June 15, 1931 United Airlines timetable</ref> In a June 15, 1931 timetable, [[United Airlines]] predecessor National Air Transport is shown flying a New York City–Cleveland–Toledo–Chicago route, connecting to Boeing Air Transport's flight to Iowa City–Des Moines–Omaha–Lincoln–North Platte–Cheyenne–Rock Springs–Salt Lake City–Elko, and then onward to Reno–Sacramento–Oakland. The scheduled time of this flight was 31 hours westbound and 28 hours eastbound. United later served Elko with [[Boeing 247]], [[Douglas DC-3]], [[Douglas DC-6B]] and [[Convair 340]] piston-powered aircraft.
By 1931 Elko was a stop on a passenger flight between [[New York City]] and [[San Francisco]].<ref>http://www.timetableimages.com, June 15, 1931 United timetable</ref> In a 1931 timetable [[United Airlines]] predecessor National Air Transport is shown flying New York City–Cleveland–Toledo–Chicago, connecting to Boeing Air Transport's flight to Iowa City–Des Moines–Omaha–Lincoln–North Platte–Cheyenne–Rock Springs–Salt Lake City–Elko, and on to Reno–Sacramento–Oakland. Scheduled time of this flight was 31 hours westbound and 28 hours eastbound. United later served Elko with [[Boeing 247]]s, [[Douglas DC-3]]s, [[Douglas DC-6B]]s and [[Convair 340]]s.


Starting in November 1977, United [[Boeing 737-200]] jetliners operated round trip San Francisco - Reno - Elko - Ely - Salt Lake City service; however in 1982 United ended this flight, which had been previously operated with a [[Douglas DC-6B]] aircraft which in turn was United's last piston powered service in the U.S.<ref>http://www.timetableimages.com, April 27, 1969 United Airlines timetable</ref> In the April 27, 1969 United timetable a DC-6 was listed as the aircraft type operating San Francisco - Oakland - Reno - Elko - Ely - Salt Lake City service; the return trip skipped Oakland. This was the only piston flight in the timetable at the time. In 1970 United replaced the DC-6 service with [[Convair 580]] turboprops operated by [[Frontier Airlines (1950-1986)]] via a subcontract arrangement; the flights used the "UA" airline code<ref>North American Official Airline Guide (OAG), February 1, 1976 edition</ref> until 737s took over.
Starting in November 1977 United [[Boeing 737-200]]s operated round trip San Francisco - Reno - Elko - Ely - Salt Lake City; in 1982 United ended this flight, which until 1970 had used [[Douglas DC-6B]]s, United's last piston powered service in the U.S.<ref>http://www.timetableimages.com, April 27, 1969 United timetable</ref> In 1970 United replaced the DC-6 service with [[Convair 580]]s operated by [[Frontier Airlines (1950-1986)]]; the flights used the "UA" airline code<ref>North American Official Airline Guide, February 1, 1976 edition</ref> until 737s took over.


[[Casino Express Airlines]] was based in Elko and supported the local casino industry, flying scheduled charter [[Boeing 737-200]] jets from Elko to many cities starting in the late 1980s. In 1994, Casino Express scheduled weekend only flights nonstop between Elko and Portland, OR and Seattle with [[McDonnell Douglas MD-80]] jetliners.<ref>Sept. 15, 1994 OAG Desktop Flight Guide, North American Edition</ref> Casino Express eventually changed its name to [[Xtra Airways]] and later ended jet service to Elko.
[[Casino Express Airlines]] was based in Elko and supported the local casino industry, flying scheduled charter [[Boeing 737-200]]s from Elko to many cities starting in the late 1980s. In 1994 Casino Express scheduled weekend only flights nonstop between Elko and Portland, OR and Seattle with [[McDonnell Douglas MD-80]]s.<ref>Sept. 15, 1994 OAG Desktop Flight Guide, North American Edition</ref> Casino Express eventually changed its name to [[Xtra Airways]] and later ended jet service to Elko.


Another carrier that operated jets to Elko was Royal West Airlines flying [[BAe 146-200]]s nonstop to Las Vegas in 1987.<ref>April 1, 1987 Official Airline Guide</ref>
Royal West Airlines flew [[BAe 146-200]]s nonstop to Las Vegas in 1987.<ref>April 1, 1987 Official Airline Guide</ref>


[[SkyWest Airlines]] began serving Elko as an independent commuter carrier during the early 1980s, flying [[Swearingen Metro]] commuter propjets to Reno, Salt Lake City and Ely.<ref>http://www.departedflights.com, April 24, 1983 SkyWest Airlines route map</ref> By the late 1980s SkyWest was serving the airport as Western Express for [[Western Airlines]] via [[code sharing]] agreement with flights mainly to Salt Lake City on Metros.<ref>http://www.departedflights.com, March 1, 1987 Western Airlines route map including Western Express routes</ref> Following the merger of Western into [[Delta Air Lines]], SkyWest became a [[Delta Connection]] carrier via a code sharing agreement and in 1989 was flying [[Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia]] turboprops to Salt Lake City in addition to Metro service.<ref>http://www.departedflights.com, Dec. 15, 1989 Official Airline Guide</ref> SkyWest continues to serve the airport as a Delta Connection carrier and is the only airline serving Elko at the present time.
[[SkyWest Airlines]] began serving Elko as an independent commuter carrier in the early 1980s, flying [[Swearingen Metro]]s to Reno, Salt Lake City and Ely.<ref>http://www.departedflights.com, April 24, 1983 SkyWest route map</ref> By the late 1980s SkyWest was serving the airport as Western Express for [[Western Airlines]] via [[code sharing]] agreement with flights mainly to Salt Lake City on Metros.<ref>http://www.departedflights.com, March 1, 1987 Western map</ref> Following the merger of Western into [[Delta Air Lines]], SkyWest became a [[Delta Connection]] carrier and in 1989 was flying [[Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia]]s to Salt Lake City in addition to Metro service.<ref>http://www.departedflights.com, Dec. 15, 1989 Official Airline Guide</ref> SkyWest continues to serve the airport as a Delta Connection carrier and is the only airline at Elko.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
Elko Regional Airport covers {{convert|700|acre|ha}} and has two [[asphalt]] [[runway]]s: 5/23 measuring 7,214 x 150&nbsp;ft (2,199 x 46 m) and 12/30 measuring 2,871 x 60&nbsp;ft (875 x 18 m).<ref name=FAA />
Elko Regional Airport covers {{convert|700|acre|ha}} and has two asphalt runways: 5/23 is 7,214 x 150&nbsp;ft (2,199 x 46 m) and 12/30 is 2,871 x 60&nbsp;ft (875 x 18 m).<ref name=FAA />


In the year ending August 31, 2007 the airport had 16,520 aircraft operations, average 45 per day: 73% [[general aviation]], 27% [[air taxi]] and <1% military. 69 aircraft were then based at this airport: 77% single-engine, 10% multi-engine, 6% jet and 7% [[helicopter]].<ref name=FAA />
In the year ending August 31, 2007 the airport had 16,520 aircraft operations, average 45 per day: 73% [[general aviation]], 27% [[air taxi]] and <1% military. 69 aircraft were then based at this airport: 77% single-engine, 10% multi-engine, 6% jet and 7% [[helicopter]].<ref name=FAA />
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[[SkyWest Airlines|SkyWest]] operating as [[Delta Connection]] flies [[Bombardier CRJ-200]] regional jets between Elko and [[Delta Air Lines]]' hub at [[Salt Lake City International Airport]].
[[SkyWest Airlines|SkyWest]] ([[Delta Connection]]) flies [[Bombardier CRJ-200]]s to [[Delta Air Lines]]' hub at [[Salt Lake City International Airport]].


===Top destinations===
===Top destinations===

Revision as of 19:55, 21 February 2019

For the airport in British Columbia, Canada, see Elko/Lionel P. Demers Memorial Airpark.
Elko Regional Airport

J.C. Harris Field
Terminal
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerCity of Elko
ServesElko, Nevada
Elevation AMSL5,140 ft / 1,567 m
Coordinates40°49′30″N 115°47′30″W / 40.82500°N 115.79167°W / 40.82500; -115.79167
Websitewww.flyelkonevada.com
Map
EKO is located in Nevada
EKO
EKO
EKO is located in the United States
EKO
EKO
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
6/24 7,455 2,272 Asphalt
12/30 2,871 875 Asphalt
Statistics (2014)
Aircraft operations20,151
Based aircraft79
FAA diagram

Elko Regional Airport (IATA: EKO, ICAO: KEKO, FAA LID: EKO), formerly Elko Municipal Airport, is a mile west of downtown Elko, in Elko County, Nevada.[1]

The airport was named J.C. Harris Field in 1975 in honor of Jess C. Harris, a sheriff from Elko known as "The Flying Sheriff".[2]

History

On April 6, 1926, when it was called Elko Airport, the airfield was the terminus for the first scheduled air mail run in the United States, flown by Varney Air Lines.[3] Varney was a predecessor of United Air Lines.

By 1931 Elko was a stop on a passenger flight between New York City and San Francisco.[4] In a 1931 timetable United Airlines predecessor National Air Transport is shown flying New York City–Cleveland–Toledo–Chicago, connecting to Boeing Air Transport's flight to Iowa City–Des Moines–Omaha–Lincoln–North Platte–Cheyenne–Rock Springs–Salt Lake City–Elko, and on to Reno–Sacramento–Oakland. Scheduled time of this flight was 31 hours westbound and 28 hours eastbound. United later served Elko with Boeing 247s, Douglas DC-3s, Douglas DC-6Bs and Convair 340s.

Starting in November 1977 United Boeing 737-200s operated round trip San Francisco - Reno - Elko - Ely - Salt Lake City; in 1982 United ended this flight, which until 1970 had used Douglas DC-6Bs, United's last piston powered service in the U.S.[5] In 1970 United replaced the DC-6 service with Convair 580s operated by Frontier Airlines (1950-1986); the flights used the "UA" airline code[6] until 737s took over.

Casino Express Airlines was based in Elko and supported the local casino industry, flying scheduled charter Boeing 737-200s from Elko to many cities starting in the late 1980s. In 1994 Casino Express scheduled weekend only flights nonstop between Elko and Portland, OR and Seattle with McDonnell Douglas MD-80s.[7] Casino Express eventually changed its name to Xtra Airways and later ended jet service to Elko.

Royal West Airlines flew BAe 146-200s nonstop to Las Vegas in 1987.[8]

SkyWest Airlines began serving Elko as an independent commuter carrier in the early 1980s, flying Swearingen Metros to Reno, Salt Lake City and Ely.[9] By the late 1980s SkyWest was serving the airport as Western Express for Western Airlines via code sharing agreement with flights mainly to Salt Lake City on Metros.[10] Following the merger of Western into Delta Air Lines, SkyWest became a Delta Connection carrier and in 1989 was flying Embraer EMB-120 Brasilias to Salt Lake City in addition to Metro service.[11] SkyWest continues to serve the airport as a Delta Connection carrier and is the only airline at Elko.

Facilities

Elko Regional Airport covers 700 acres (280 ha) and has two asphalt runways: 5/23 is 7,214 x 150 ft (2,199 x 46 m) and 12/30 is 2,871 x 60 ft (875 x 18 m).[1]

In the year ending August 31, 2007 the airport had 16,520 aircraft operations, average 45 per day: 73% general aviation, 27% air taxi and <1% military. 69 aircraft were then based at this airport: 77% single-engine, 10% multi-engine, 6% jet and 7% helicopter.[1]

Airline and destination

AirlinesDestinations
Delta Connection Salt Lake City

SkyWest (Delta Connection) flies Bombardier CRJ-200s to Delta Air Lines' hub at Salt Lake City International Airport.

Top destinations

Busiest domestic routes from EKO
(Dec 2015 - Nov 2016)[12]
Rank City Passengers Carriers
1 Salt Lake City, Utah 15,000 Delta

References

  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for EKO PDF, effective 2016-09-15
  2. ^ Air Mail Pioneers: Jess C. Harris
  3. ^ "Elko Airport". Nevada State Historic Preservation Office. Retrieved 9 July 2011.
  4. ^ http://www.timetableimages.com, June 15, 1931 United timetable
  5. ^ http://www.timetableimages.com, April 27, 1969 United timetable
  6. ^ North American Official Airline Guide, February 1, 1976 edition
  7. ^ Sept. 15, 1994 OAG Desktop Flight Guide, North American Edition
  8. ^ April 1, 1987 Official Airline Guide
  9. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, April 24, 1983 SkyWest route map
  10. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, March 1, 1987 Western map
  11. ^ http://www.departedflights.com, Dec. 15, 1989 Official Airline Guide
  12. ^ https://www.transtats.bts.gov/airports.asp?pn=1&Airport=EKO&Airport_Name=Elko, NV: Elko Regional&carrier=FACTS

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