Black Rock City Private
88NV · Gerlach, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:28 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:13 AM | 13:13Z |
| Sunrise | 06:40 AM | 13:40Z |
| Sunset | 07:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:28 PM | 02:28Z |
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Runways
RWY 05RRIGHT trafficRP · charted
- Heading
- 051° mag · 065° true
- Dimensions
- 6,001 × 75 ft
- TPA
- 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Dirt
Enter the right downwind (heading 231°) on the 45° at 4,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
More details — RWY 05R
- Threshold elev
- 3,908 ft
- Markings
- nonstandard
- TDZ elevation
- 3,908 ft
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 6,001 ft | |
| 05L/23R | 5,500 ft |
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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
- 40.7604, -119.2095
- 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 · 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
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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About 88NV
Black Rock City (88NV) is an airport in Gerlach, NV, at 3,908 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,001 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 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 has 2 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 88NV?
Black Rock City is in Gerlach, NV, at an elevation of 3,908 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7604, -119.2095.
More about 88NV
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 88NV in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
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