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88NV

Black Rock City Airport

Gerlach, NevadaElevation 3,912 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 6,022 ft

07/25
Dimensions
4,000 x 40 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 07
RWY 25
05L/23R
Dimensions
5,500 x 75 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 05L66°T
RWY 23R246°T
Traffic patternRight
05R/23L
Dimensions
6,000 x 75 ft
Surface
Dirt (fair)
Edge lights
NSTD
RWY 05R66°T
Traffic patternRight
RWY 23L246°T

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Black Rock City Airport is in Gerlach, Nevada. Field elevation 3,912 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLISA KIPFER
Manager phone775-557-6027
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA88NV
SectionalKLAMATH FALLS
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.7573, -119.2129
Distance from city9 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›UNLGTD CONES.
›UNLGTD CONES.
›LEASED BY BLACK ROCK CITY LLC - 651-387-9044
›UNLGTD CONES.
›PREFERRED DEP RWY.
›RWY 23L CALM WIND RWY
›UNLGTD CONES.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
›SKYDIVING & TOUR OPS ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
›UNICOM WLAV CURRENT CONDS.
›PREREGISTRATION & PPR FOR USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗88NV on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 88NV have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 88NV. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 88NV have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 88NV. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 88NV?
88NV sits at 3,912 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 88NV?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
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