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Sweetwater (USMC) Airport Private
NV72 · Wellington, NV · 6,837 ft elevation · var 15E · Towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV72
- Coordinates
- 38.5098, -119.2170
- Elevation
- 6,837 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 15E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1994/12
- Distance from city
- 16 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:01 AM | 12:01Z |
| Sunrise | 05:33 AM | 12:33Z |
| Sunset | 08:24 PM | 03:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 03:56Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:56 PM → 05:01 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:24 PM → 04:33 AM
Plan a flight from NV72
Runway 18/36
3,700 ft × 60 ft · Dirt 18
- Heading
- 181° mag · 196° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- 001° mag · 16° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
US MARINE CORPS
MARINE CORP MTN WAR TRNG CTR, BRIDGEPORT, CA
760-932-1445
Manager
CAPT. J.M. GEISLER
MARINE CORP MTN WAR TRNG CTR, BRIDGEPORT, CA
760-932-1445
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC OAKLAND ARTCC AT 510-745-3380.
- RSTD: PPR. CLSD EXC SKED MIL ACFT.
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