KCXP · CSN
Carson Airport
Carson City, NevadaElevation 4,697 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
09/27
RWY 09103°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternRight
RWY 27283°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Carson Airport is in Carson City, Nevada. Field elevation 4,697 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOREY JENKINS
Manager phone775-841-2255
AttendedDaily, 0600–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKCXP / CSN
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.1943, -119.7343
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.925
AWOS 3
AWOS
123
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›UNUSBL BYD 2 NM FM RWY THR; BYD 3 DEGS LEFT AND RIGHT OF CNTRLN; AT NGT.
›COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -18C.
›RY 27 IS PREF CALM WIND RY.
›UAS/UAV, ULTRALIGHT, GLIDER ACT ON AND INVOF ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
›ARPT OPS AFT HRS CTC FONE 775-443-7288.
›UNUSBL BYD 1.3 NM.
›LCTD IN CARSON CITY; CONSOLIDATED MUNICIPALITY.
›ACTVT REIL RWY 09 & 27; MIRL RWY 09/27 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 09 & 27 ON CONSLY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KCXP have a METAR?
Yes. KCXP is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KCXP have a TAF?
When KCXP issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KCXP?
KCXP sits at 4,697 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KCXP?
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.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.