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NV72

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport

Wellington, NevadaElevation 6,837 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,700 ft

18/36
Dimensions
3,700 x 60 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 18
RWY 36

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Sweetwater (USMC) Airport is in Wellington, Nevada. Field elevation 6,837 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerCAPT. J.M. GEISLER
Manager phone760-932-1445
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANV72
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.5098, -119.2170
Distance from city16 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.9
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›RSTD: PPR. CLSD EXC SKED MIL ACFT.
›FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NV72 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NV72 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NV72. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NV72 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NV72. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NV72?
NV72 sits at 6,837 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NV72?
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.