3L2 SKY RANCH Airport

Before you fly into 3L2

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,599'

MSL · field 2,599' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 30

H/W +2 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF 3L2

3L2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHND (HENDERSON EXEC) · 26.3 NM away. Conditions at 3L2 may differ.

METAR · KHND

Observed 23:56Z

KHND 112356Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 38/00 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP080 T03780000 10383 20328 56024 $

Wind: VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 38°C / 0°C
Altimeter: 29.83 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 6,094 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

3L2 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KHND (HENDERSON EXEC) · 26.3 NM away. Conditions at 3L2 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KHND 112320Z 1200/1224 03005KT P6SM SKC FM120300 18007KT P6SM FEW250 FM121700 21008KT P6SM SCT250 FM122200 23012G20KT P6SM SCT250

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 03:00Z

Wind: 030° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 2 NM SW
VFR sectional: LAS VEGAS
ARTCC: ZLA · LOS ANGELES
NOTAM facility: RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: STEVE VAN FRANK
Phone: 702-420-3559
Address: 838 SARATOGA AVENUE, SANDY VALLEY NV 89019-8623

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO: RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

000° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 30

300°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 30

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
12/30Favored	120° / 300°	3,300 ft	DIRT	12 R

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 3L2 SKY RANCH in SANDY VALLEY, NEVADA, showing runways 12/30 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

3L2 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

3L2 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$7.09

0L7·Jean Airport·14.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.02

KBVU·Boulder City Aviation Services·38.4 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$7.09at0L7Jean Airport14.5 nm
Jet A$8.02atKBVUBoulder City Aviation Services38.4 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

AVOID NOISE SENSITIVE RESIDENTIAL AREA 1.5 MILES NE OF ARPT.
LOW FLYING MILITARY AIRCRAFT IN AREA.
UNMARKED & UNLIGHTED POWER POLES/LINES NW/SE OF RWY 03/21.
ARPT IS A RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK; AUTO TRAFFIC IS ON & ACROSS RWYS & TWYS.
OCNL WILD HORSES ON AND INVOF ACFT MOV AREAS.
RY 03/21 OBSTACLE FREE AREA LIMITED TO 96 FT EITHER SIDE OF RY CNTRLN.
NO LINE OF SIGHT BTWN RY ENDS.
ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON AND IN VICINTY OF AIRPORT.
FOR CD CTC LAS VEGAS APCH AT 725-200-4432.

Runway surface & condition

12/30RY 12/30 THLD NOT MARKED.
03/21RWY 03/21 RTHL ONLY. RWY EDGES MARKED WITH REFLECTORS.

Approach & departure obstructions

21+16 FT ROAD, 0-200 FT FROM RWY END, 125 FT R TO OB. +4 FT FENCE, 0-200 FT FROM RWY END, 108 FT R TO OB.
21DSPLCD THLD MARKED WITH 8 FT WHITE LINE.
21+16 FT ROAD, DIST 172 FT, 118 FT R, 10:1 BASED ON DSPLCD THR.

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3L2

Answer card

ICAO: 3L2
Name: SKY RANCH
Location: SANDY VALLEY, NEVADA
Elevation: 2,599 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,599 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 12/30 · 3,300 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 14°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 30

Sky Ranch (3L2) sits in Sandy Valley, Nevada. The field elevation is 2,599 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,300 ft long and dirt. The runway headings are 134° and 314° magnetic. No tower is on the field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the current FAA Chart Supplement before you fly. For light piston traffic, a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern would put you at 3,599 ft MSL at this field. Verify the published pattern before arrival.

This is a residential airpark. Automobile traffic is on and across runways and taxiways. Expect occasional wild horses near the movement areas. Low flying military aircraft are also reported in the area. There is no line of sight between runway ends. Runway 12/30 threshold is not marked. The published remarks also call out a noise-sensitive residential area 1.5 miles northeast of the airport. Plan your arrival and departure with that in mind. There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Sky Ranch (3L2)?

Sky Ranch has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,300 ft long and dirt.

Is there a tower at Sky Ranch (3L2)?

No tower is published for 3L2. Use CTAF and UNICOM 123.0 for self-announced traffic.

What is the pattern altitude at Sky Ranch?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying in. For light piston aircraft, a standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern would be 3,599 ft MSL at this field. Verify the published value.

Does Sky Ranch have any ILS approaches?

No ILS approaches are published for 3L2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach notes before departure.

Which runway should I expect at Sky Ranch?

The airport has one runway, 12/30. The published magnetic headings are 134° and 314°.

Are there any special hazards at Sky Ranch?

Yes. The remarks mention a residential airpark with vehicle traffic on and across runways and taxiways. They also mention wild horses, low flying military aircraft, unmarked power poles and lines near runway 03/21. They also note no line of sight between runway ends.

Is there fuel or an FBO on the field at Sky Ranch?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current fuel and service availability.

What should I know about runway lighting and thresholds at Sky Ranch?

Runway 03/21 is noted in the remarks for threshold lights only and reflector edge marking. Runway 12/30 threshold is not marked. Plan your landing and rollout carefully and verify current field conditions before arrival.

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