KWMC

VFR

WINNEMUCCA MUNI

WINNEMUCCA · NEVADA

Elev
4,307.6'
Longest RWY
7,000'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:56Z
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Before you fly into KWMC
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,107.6'
MSL · field 4,307.6' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KWMC

Current METAR

Observed 20:56Z

KWMC 272056Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 13/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP124 60000 T01331078 58005
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -8°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
5,077 ft
Ceiling
10,000 ft AGL
Rules
VFR

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
5 NM SW
VFR sectional
KLAMATH FALLS
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 5,108 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZLC · SALT LAKE CITY
NOTAM facility
WMC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALICIA HEISER
Address
90 WEST FOURTH STREET, WINNEMUCCA NV 89445

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • JUN-OCT · 0700-1800
  • NOV-MAY · MON -FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 14
144°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 144° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,108 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32144° / 324°7,000 ftASPHStandard L
02/2024° / 204°4,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PAPI 2-box left(3°)30', pline, 1000' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 26
32PAPI 2-box left(3°)
20PAPI 2-box left(3°)12', road, 500' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 25

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KWMC · IAP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Full strength pavement areas include the north 1000 feet of the parallel taxiway from runway 14/32 to taxiway Alpha, the west 1000 feet of taxiway Alpha, and 600 feet of the north-south tower from taxiway Alpha.Show FAA
  • Mountains are located in the southwest quadrant.Show FAA
  • Call the fixed base operator for current runway conditions in winter months.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runways 14 and 32 and runway 20 have activated runway end identifier lights. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights on the runway and the common traffic advisory frequency controls preset low intensity and increasing or decreasing intensity.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 14/32Runway 14/32 has a pavement classification number value of 340/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • 02/20Runway 02/20 has a pavement classification number value of 80/F/C/X/T.Show FAA
  • H2Helipad H2 is adjacent to apron parking and taxiway Alpha.Show FAA
  • H1There is an unmarked 25 foot by 25 foot concrete touchdown and liftoff area adjacent to apron parking and taxiway Alpha for helipad H1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was constructed prior to May 15, 1959.Show FAA
  • 3After hours or emergencies call (775) 304-5885.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe fixed base operator Winnemucca Air Service can be contacted at 775-623-5091.Show FAA
  • H1Helipad H1 pad perimeter edging is damaged.Show FAA
  • H2Helipad H2 perimeter edging is damaged.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KWMC

Answer card
ICAO
KWMC
Name
WINNEMUCCA MUNI
Location
WINNEMUCCA, NEVADA
Elevation
4,307.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,107.6 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
14/32 · 7,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Winnemucca Muni (KWMC) sits in Winnemucca, Nevada. Field elevation is 4,307.6 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 14/32 at 7,000 ft. Runway 02/20 is 4,800 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 5,107.6 ft MSL. That matters at this elevation. Expect performance to be a real factor, especially on warm days. The published remarks also note mountains in the southwest quadrant. Give yourself a careful look at terrain and climb performance before departure.

Winnemucca Air Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The FBO can be reached at (775) 623-5091. Published remarks also note runway lighting details. Runways 14 and 32 have runway end identifier lights. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights. The CTAF can control preset low intensity. It can increase or decrease intensity. For winter runway condition checks, call the FBO directly. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, contact Salt Lake ARTCC at 801-320-2568.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KWMC?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That is 5,107.6 ft MSL at Winnemucca Muni.
Does KWMC have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KWMC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is the longest at Winnemucca Muni?
Runway 14/32 is the longest runway. It is 7,000 ft of asphalt.
Is Winnemucca Muni towered?
No. KWMC does not have a control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KWMC?
Winnemucca Air Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist.
What should I know about terrain at KWMC?
Published remarks note mountains in the southwest quadrant. At 4,307.6 ft MSL, plan for altitude and climb performance with that terrain in mind.
Does KWMC have runway lights for night operations?
Yes. Runway 14/32 has medium intensity runway lights. The CTAF can control preset low intensity. It can increase or decrease intensity.
Who do I call for winter runway conditions at KWMC?
Call Winnemucca Air Service for current runway conditions in winter months. The published phone number is (775) 623-5091.

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