Black Rock City Airport Private

88NV · Gerlach, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,908 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,022 ft 5L/23R
Runways
5
Mag var
14E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:40 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 316°downwind 226°base 136°final 046°45° entry5L23R5R23L

RWY 5LLEFT traffic

Heading
046° mag · 060° true
Dimensions
6,022 × 75 ft
TPA
4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt

Enter the left downwind (heading 226°) on the 45° at 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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Comms & NavAids

No published frequencies, ILS, or nearby navaids for 88NV.

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 88NV — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
88NV
Coordinates
40.7573, -119.2129
Elevation
3,908 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
14E
Sectional chart
KLAMATH FALLS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2009/07
Distance from city
9 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Other services
Air ambulance, Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
US BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
PO BOX 319, GERLACH, NV
775-557-2200
Manager
LISA KIPFER
BURNINGMAN PROJECT, 660 ALABAMA STREET, 4TH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
775-557-6027
Remarks FAA · 11 notes

General

  • PREREGISTRATION & PPR FOR USE.
  • UNICOM WLAV CURRENT CONDS.
  • SKYDIVING & TOUR OPS ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.

Runways

  • RWY 23L CALM WIND RWY
  • PREFERRED DEP RWY.
  • UNLGTD CONES.
  • UNLGTD CONES.
  • UNLGTD CONES.
  • UNLGTD CONES.

Contact

  • LEASED BY BLACK ROCK CITY LLC - 651-387-9044

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 18NV Empire Airport (private) (12 NM) · 20NV Iveson Ranch Airport (private) (13 NM) · NV05 Soldier Meadow Number 2 Airport (private) (22 NM) · 02NV Paiute Meadows Airport (private) (35 NM) · NV06 Soldier Meadow Number 1 Airport (private) (38 NM)

About 88NV

Black Rock City Airport (88NV) is an airport in Gerlach, NV, at 3,908 ft MSL. It has 5 runways, the longest 6,022 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 88NV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 88NV have a control tower?

No. Black Rock City Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 88NV?

Black Rock City Airport has 5 runways; the longest is 6,022 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 88NV?

Black Rock City Airport is in Gerlach, NV, at an elevation of 3,908 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7573, -119.2129.

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