Black Rock City Airport Private
88NV · Gerlach, NV · 3,912 ft elevation · var 14E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 88NV
- Coordinates
- 40.7573, -119.2129
- Elevation
- 3,912 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- KLAMATH FALLS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2009/07
- Distance from city
- 9 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:52 AM | 11:52Z |
| Sunrise | 05:26 AM | 12:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 03:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 04:05Z |
Plan a flight from 88NV
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 5L · 046°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 5L at 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 5L/23R
6,022 ft × 75 ft · Dirt- Heading
- 046° mag · 60° true
- Heading
- 226° mag · 240° true
Runway 5R/23L
6,015 ft × 75 ft · Dirt- Heading
- 046° mag · 60° true
- Heading
- 226° mag · 240° true
Runway H1/
50 ft × 50 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway H2/
50 ft × 50 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Runway H3/
50 ft × 50 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 5L/23R | 6,022 ft | |
| 5R/23L | 6,015 ft | |
| H1/ | 50 ft | |
| H2/ | 50 ft | |
| H3/ | 50 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for 88NV.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 88NV. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Charter
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PREREGISTRATION & PPR FOR USE.
- UNICOM WLAV CURRENT CONDS.
- SKYDIVING & TOUR OPS ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
- LEASED BY BLACK ROCK CITY LLC - 651-387-9044
- RWY 23L CALM WIND RWY
- PREFERRED DEP RWY.
- UNLGTD CONES.
- UNLGTD CONES.
- UNLGTD CONES.
- UNLGTD CONES.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 88NV in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 88NV
Black Rock City Airport (88NV) is an airport in Gerlach, NV, at 3,912 ft MSL. It has 5 runways, the longest 6,022 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 88NV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 88NV have a control tower?
No. Black Rock City Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 88NV?
Black Rock City Airport has 5 runways; the longest is 6,022 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 88NV?
Black Rock City Airport is in Gerlach, NV, at an elevation of 3,912 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7573, -119.2129.
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