Gabbs

GAB · KGAB · Gabbs, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
4,699 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,950 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
15E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:22 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:09 AM13:09Z
Sunrise06:36 AM13:36Z
Sunset06:56 PM01:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:22 PM02:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:22 PM → 06:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:56 PM → 05:36 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 070°downwind 340°base 250°final 160°45° entry16273409

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
160° mag · 175° true
Dimensions
2,650 × 75 ft
TPA
5,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Dirt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 340°) on the 45° at 5,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
4,667 ft
Markings
none

Condition: Excellent.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

MVA 115.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MVA · Mina VORTAC 115.10 · 98X High r352° / 21.7 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KGAB / GAB
Coordinates
38.9223, -117.9586
Elevation
4,699 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
15E
Sectional chart
LAS VEGAS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RNO
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1943/09
Distance from city
4 NW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NYE COUNTY
NYE COUNTY TREASURER, BOX 473, TONOPAH, NV
(775) 209-4174
Manager
THOMAS BOLLING
2041 E. CALVADA BLVD. N. SUITE #3, PAHRUMP, NV
775-751-6270
Remarks FAA · 12 notes

General

  • ARR RWY 09 & DEP RWY 27; WIND PMTG.
  • NO LINE OF SIGHT BTN RWY 09/27 & 16/34.
  • ARPT UNLGTD.
  • FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
  • JET ACTV N EDGE OF TFC PAT.

Runways

  • RWY 09 & 27 THR & EDGE MARKED WITH REFLECTORS; RWY 09 & 27 REFLECTIVE RODS 240 FT FM EOR.
  • RWY 16 & 34 THR & EDGE MARKED WITH REFLECTORS; RWY 16 & 34 REFLECTIVE RODS 240 FT FM EOR.

Lighting

  • REFLECTIVE RODS 240 FT FM EOR.
  • REFLECTIVE RODS 240 FT FM EOR.
  • REFLECTIVE RODS 240 FT FM EOR.
  • REFLECTIVE RODS 240 FT FM EOR.

Contact

  • 775-513-3107
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Nearby airports

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About KGAB

Gabbs (GAB · KGAB) is an airport in Gabbs, NV, at 4,699 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,950 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGAB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KGAB have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KGAB?

Gabbs has 2 runways; the longest is 5,950 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KGAB?

Gabbs is in Gabbs, NV, at an elevation of 4,699 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9223, -117.9586.

More about KGAB

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 KGAB 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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