Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV96
- Coordinates
- 39.8236, -119.6583
- Elevation
- 4,240 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2004/09
- Distance from city
- 18 NNE
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 | 04:58 AM | 11:58Z |
| Sunrise | 05:30 AM | 12:30Z |
| Sunset | 08:30 PM | 03:30Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 04:03Z |
Plan a flight from NV96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 05
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 05 at 5,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 05/23
2,000 ft × 40 ft · Dirt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 100 ft, 25 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMG · Mustang | VORTAC | 117.90 | r344° / 17.5 NM |
| AHC · Amedee | VOR-DME | 109.00 | r122° / 35 NM |
| HZN · Hazen | VORTAC | 114.10 | r284° / 35.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED VFR OPERATIONS, PRIVATE USE, OBSTRUCTION FREE APPROACHES, AND CONDUCT OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OVERLYING CLASS OF AIRSPACE.
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
- CELL 775-691-8040
- CELL 775-691-8040
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 NV96 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 NV96
Rolling Thunder Airport (NV96) is an airport in Sparks, NV, at 4,240 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 NV96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NV96 have a control tower?
No. Rolling Thunder Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NV96?
Rolling Thunder Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV96?
Rolling Thunder Airport is in Sparks, NV, at an elevation of 4,240 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.8236, -119.6583.
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