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NV96

Rolling Thunder Airport

Sparks, NevadaElevation 4,240 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,000 ft

05/23
Dimensions
2,000 x 40 ft
Surface
Dirt
RWY 05
RWY 23

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rolling Thunder Airport is in Sparks, Nevada. Field elevation 4,240 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPEGGY HINE & WILLIAM JOHNSON
Manager phone775-475-0813
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANV96
SectionalSAN FRANCISCO
Center (ARTCC)OAKLAND
Flight service (AFSS)RENO
RegionNevada
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.8236, -119.6583
Distance from city18 NM NNE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PROVIDED VFR OPERATIONS, PRIVATE USE, OBSTRUCTION FREE APPROACHES, AND CONDUCT OPERATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OVERLYING CLASS OF AIRSPACE.
›CELL 775-691-8040
›CELL 775-691-8040
›FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NV96 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NV96 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NV96. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NV96 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NV96. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NV96?
NV96 sits at 4,240 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NV96?
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.