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NV23

Air Sailing Gliderport

Sparks, NevadaElevation 4,300 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 7,000 ft

03/21
Dimensions
3,000 x 60 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 03
RWY 21
17/35
Dimensions
7,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Air Sailing Gliderport is in Sparks, Nevada. Field elevation 4,300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID VOLKMANN
Manager phone775-771-0569
AttendedJUN-SEP ALL, NOON–DUSK
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANV23
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8691, -119.7030
Distance from city20 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MNT 122.9.
›AND RWY 03/21 HAVE ASPH SURFACE 1000 X 20' AT INTXN OF RWYS.
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
›EXTSV GLDR OPS, SPCLY ON WKENDS.
›CONTACT RENO APCH CONTROL & AIR NATIONAL GUARD REGARDING INTENDED OPERATIONS.
›AIR SAILING GLDR PORT. ENTRY FOR PURPOSES OF GLDR OPS OR EUO. NO PWR PLANE SVCS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NV23 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NV23 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NV23. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NV23 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NV23. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NV23?
NV23 sits at 4,300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NV23?
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.