N59

VFR

ROSASCHI AIR PARK

SMITH · NEVADA

Elev
4,809'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
VFR sectional · N59
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Before you fly into N59
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,809'
MSL · field 4,809' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF N59

N59 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMEV (MINDEN-TAHOE) · 21.6 NM away. Conditions at N59 may differ.

METAR · KMEV

Observed 19:35Z

KMEV 271935Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT075 11/M05 A2997 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / -5°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
5,421 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
2 NM N
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
RNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL G. ROSASCHI
Address
P.O. BOX 208, WELLINGTON NV 89444

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
000° · 4 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
N59 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Call airport operations for conditions at 775-742-9725.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25Runway 07/25 is closed indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07There is a 5-foot barbed wire stranded fence 120 feet from the departure end of runway 07.Show FAA
  • 07There is a faded white X at runway 7 threshold.Show FAA
  • 25There is a faded white X at runway 25 threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Visual flight rules use only.Show FAA
  • 07/25Severe lateral cracks in excess of 6 inches, unraveling surface, and potholes are present. Three-foot sage brush is growing in cracks in the first 500 feet of pavement at runway 07 threshold.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · N59

Answer card
ICAO
N59
Name
ROSASCHI AIR PARK
Location
SMITH, NEVADA
Elevation
4,809 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,809 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
16°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 4 kt
Favored runway now

Rosaschi Air Park sits near Smith, Nevada. The field elevation is 4,809 ft MSL. No runways are listed in the current facts. The published remarks say Runway 07/25 is closed indefinitely. This is a VFR-only field. No tower is published. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern only if the current Chart Supplement and local conditions support that. The remarks also call out severe pavement damage on Runway 07/25. There are lateral cracks, potholes and sage brush growing in the pavement near the 07 threshold. A faded white X is marked at both thresholds. There is also a 5-foot barbed wire fence near the departure end of Runway 07. For current field conditions, call airport operations at 775-742-9725 before you go.

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service status before arrival. Clearance delivery is handled through Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380. At this elevation, performance planning matters. Density altitude can be a factor, especially on warm days. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published operating limits before flying in.

Frequently asked questions

Is Runway 07/25 open at N59?
No. The published remarks say Runway 07/25 is closed indefinitely. Call airport operations at 775-742-9725 for current field conditions before planning a landing.
What is the field elevation at Rosaschi Air Park?
The field elevation is 4,809 ft MSL. That puts performance planning on the important side, especially in warm weather.
What is the pattern altitude at N59?
A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement and local guidance before flying the pattern.
Does N59 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for N59. If you need instrument guidance, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest published procedures.
Is Rosaschi Air Park towered?
No. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about the runway condition at N59?
The remarks report severe lateral cracks, potholes and unraveling pavement on Runway 07/25. There is also sage brush growing in the cracks near the 07 threshold.
Are there any on-field FBOs at N59?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. Call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at N59?
The published remarks say to contact Oakland ARTCC at 510-745-3380 for clearance delivery. For airport conditions, call airport operations at 775-742-9725.

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