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Procedures
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NOTAMs
Quick Facts
FAA
NV96
Elevation
4,240 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
39.825, -119.654
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
4,240 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
ARTCC
OAKLAND
Coordinates
39.8253, -119.6544
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
METAR KRTS 131715Z AUTO 27013G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3007 RMK AO2
Flight Category
VFR
Wind
270° at 13 kt G21
Visibility
10+ SM
Temperature
21°C
Dewpoint
-11°C
Altimeter
1018.40 inHg
Cloud Cover
CLR
Nearest weather from KRTS (16 NM away)
Observed 2026-05-13 17:15Z
Nearby Weather Cameras
No camera at NV96. Showing nearest cameras.
Reno-Stead
North · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total
16 NM away
Fort Sage
West · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total
23 NM away
12 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 2,000 ft | 40 ft | DIRT | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for NV96.
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NV96 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
ROLLING THUNDER (NV96) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in SPARKS, Nevada, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 4,240 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 39.8253°N, 119.6544°W.
Runways
ROLLING THUNDER has 1 runway. The longest runway (05/23) measures 2,000 feet by 40 feet with a dirt surface.
Communications & Operations
ROLLING THUNDER is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Weather Cameras
3 FAA Weather Cameras are available near ROLLING THUNDER, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.
Current Conditions
The current flight category at ROLLING THUNDER is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NV96?
NV96 is the ICAO identifier for ROLLING THUNDER, a public-use airport located in SPARKS, Nevada, United States.
How many runways does ROLLING THUNDER have?
ROLLING THUNDER (NV96) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of NV96?
The field elevation of ROLLING THUNDER is 4,240 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Is fuel available at NV96?
No fuel types are currently listed for ROLLING THUNDER. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What are the current weather conditions at NV96?
The current flight category at ROLLING THUNDER is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.
Are there active NOTAMs at NV96?
There are currently no active NOTAMs for ROLLING THUNDER.
How do I access complete data for NV96?
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Where is ROLLING THUNDER located?
ROLLING THUNDER (NV96) is located in SPARKS, Nevada, United States, at an elevation of 4,240 ft MSL.
Does NV96 have weather cameras?
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