Las Vegas 218° radial at 28 miles

Sky Ranch Estates, which is located within the ADS-B Out requirement area, has numerous aircraft operating without ADS-B Out turned on or lacking the equipment entirely. Although the airfield lies under the Mode C veil, some pilots believe that because ATC radar may not detect them, ATC also cannot see ADS-B Out traffic—this is false.

This situation creates a significant hazard for aircraft equipped with ADS-B In, as pilots reasonably expect to see surrounding traffic when relying on their systems. Those traveling to Las Vegas via Cottonwood Pass should be aware that widespread non-compliance with FAA ADS-B regulations is ongoing in this area and poses a safety risk to anyone expecting accurate traffic information from their ADS-B In equipment.