N86
Spanish Springs Airport
Reno, NevadaElevation 4,600 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35
Traffic patternRight
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Spanish Springs Airport is in Reno, Nevada. Field elevation 4,600 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Manager phone502-808-6001
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAN86
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.6666, -119.7230
Distance from city10 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES
Communications
122.900
CTAF
CTAF
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›RY 17/35 THLDS MARKED WITH 4 WHITE CEMENT PADS FLUSH TO THE GROUND.
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0596.
›(ARPT STATUS) ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
›PAR TWY CLSD INDEFLY.
›RWY 17/35 CLSD INDEFLY. MARKED WITH YELLOW X'S AT EACH END.
›RWY 17/35 CLSD INDEFLY.
›RISING TERR AT RWY EDGES NARROWING PRI SFC AT CNTR OF RWY.
›MOUNTAINS WEST & NORTH.
›LEASED FROM BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 1340 FINANCIAL BLVD., RENO, NV 89502, 775-882-1037
›RWY EDGE NOT MKD WITH REFLECTORS.
›ROCK CRUSHING / QUARRY EQUIPMENT
›ROCK CRUSHER SILO
›VFR USE ONLY.
›ARPT CLSD INDEFLY.
›RWY 17 GRADIENT +2.5% FIRST 5OO'.
›RWY 17/35 HAZARDOUS WHEN WET.
›NO LINE OF SIGHT BTN ENDS OF RY.
›UNCONTROLLED VEHICLE ACCESS ACROSS RYS.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does N86 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for N86. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does N86 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for N86. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at N86?
N86 sits at 4,600 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for N86?
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.