Silver Springs Airport

SPZ · KSPZ · Silver Springs, NV · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,265 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,001 ft 06/24
Runway
1
Mag var
13E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:36 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:30 AM12:30Z
Sunrise05:59 AM12:59Z
Sunset08:06 PM03:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:36 PM03:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:36 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:06 PM → 04:59 AM

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Density altitude today projected curve · departure window · takeoff roll

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 326°downwind 056°base 146°final 236°45° entry2406

RWY 24RIGHT trafficRP · charted

Heading
236° mag · 249° true
Dimensions
6,001 × 75 ft
TPA
5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the right downwind (heading 056°) on the 45° at 5,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 24
Threshold elev
4,215 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
4,237 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
120.475

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Departure & arrival

“Navy Fallon”
App/Dep
120.85

Also

Flight service
128.8 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
285.5FALLON RCAG (LOW)
360.2APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

HZN 114.10 · FMG 117.90 · NFL 113.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HZN · Hazen VORTAC 114.10 · 88X Low r223° / 13.6 NM
FMG · Mustang VORTAC 117.90 · 126X High r096° / 20.3 NM
NFL · Fallon TACAN 113.50 · 82X r254° / 25.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KSPZ
Coordinates
39.4030, -119.2510
Elevation
4,265 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
13E
Sectional chart
SAN FRANCISCO
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-2 · 120.475 · ☎ 775-577-2624
ARTCC
OAKLAND (ZOA)
Flight service (FSS)
RENO · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
RNO
Attendance
ALL 0700-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1987/04
Distance from city
2 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 06: 2-light PAPI (left) · 24: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Glider, Instruction, Towing
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LYON COUNTY
27 SOUTH MAIN ST, YERINGTON, NV
775-577-2111
Manager
CHRIS AUSTIN
P.O. BOX 313, SILVER SPRINGS, NV
775-686-0126
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • 150 X 150 FT BLAST PAD BOTH ENDS.
  • FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-0596.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 100/F/D/X/T

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 06 & 24; PAPI RWY 06 & 24; MIRL RWY 06/24 - CTAF.
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Nearby airports

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About KSPZ

Silver Springs Airport (SPZ · KSPZ) is an airport in Silver Springs, NV, at 4,265 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, 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 KSPZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KSPZ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KSPZ?

Silver Springs Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,001 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KSPZ?

Silver Springs Airport is in Silver Springs, NV, at an elevation of 4,265 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4030, -119.2510.

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