Remsa/Care Flight HeliportPrivate
NV78 · Reno, NV · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:25 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:19 AM | 13:19Z |
| Sunrise | 06:46 AM | 13:46Z |
| Sunset | 06:58 PM | 01:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:25 PM | 02:25Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
FMG 117.90 · SWR 113.20 · HZN 114.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMG · Mustang | VORTAC | 117.90 · 126X | High | r235° / 4.9 NM |
| SWR · Palisades | VOR/DME | 113.20 · 79X | Low | r035° / 30.8 NM |
| HZN · Hazen | VORTAC | 114.10 · 88X | Low | r252° / 35.1 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV78
- Coordinates
- 39.5048, -119.7553
- Elevation
- 4,400 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 16E
- Sectional chart
- SAN FRANCISCO
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- OAKLAND (ZOA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/12
- Distance from city
- 1 E
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 123.05 — 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.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC NORCAL APCH AT 916-361-6874.
Runways
- MKD W/CF.
Obstructions
- 4 FT FENCE SURROUNDS LDG AREA.
Nearby airports
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About NV78
Remsa/Care Flight (NV78) is a heliport in Reno, NV, at 4,400 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NV78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NV78 have a control tower?
No. Remsa/Care Flight is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NV78?
Remsa/Care Flight has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV78?
Remsa/Care Flight is in Reno, NV, at an elevation of 4,400 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5048, -119.7553.
More about NV78
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 NV78 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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