Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV55
- Coordinates
- 38.8989, -119.6490
- Elevation
- 5,260 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1991/07
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
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 | 05:01 AM | 12:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 12:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 03:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 03:59Z |
Plan a flight from NV55
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 6,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 6,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 45 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 18 ft, 660 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWR · Squaw Valley | VOR-DME | 113.20 | r104° / 33.5 NM |
| FMG · Mustang | VORTAC | 117.90 | r164° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV55. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
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 NV55 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 NV55
Pinenut Airport (NV55) is an airport in Gardnerville, NV, at 5,260 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NV55, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NV55 have a control tower?
No. Pinenut Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NV55?
Pinenut Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV55?
Pinenut Airport is in Gardnerville, NV, at an elevation of 5,260 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8989, -119.6490.
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