KCXP

VFR

CARSON CITY

CARSON CITY · NEVADA

Elev
4,704.4'
Longest RWY
6,101'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
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Before you fly into KCXP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
5,704.4'
MSL · field 4,704.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +1 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF KCXP

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KCXP 272115Z AUTO VRB05G10KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2998 RMK AO2
Wind
VAR @ 5G10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / -7°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,519 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
SAN FRANCISCO
ARTCC
ZOA · OAKLAND
NOTAM facility
CXP (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
COREY JENKINS
Address
2600 E. COLLEGE PARKWAY #6, CARSON CITY NV 89706

Flight service · Hours

FSS RNO
RENO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 5 kt
RWY 27
269°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 5,704 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored89° / 269°6,101 ftASPH09 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(4°)55', hill, 1739' from thr, 286' R of cntrln, slope 28
27PAPI 2-box left(3.77°)

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 27
KCXP · 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 pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • Cold temperature airport. Altitude correction required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact NorCal Approach at 916-361-6874.Show FAA
  • Airport operations after hours contact phone 775-443-7288.Show FAA
  • Unmanned aircraft systems, ultralight, and glider activity on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
  • Runway 27 is the preferred calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activated runway end identifier lights are on runway 09 and 27; medium intensity runway lights are on runway 09/27 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runway 09 and 27 operate continuously.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 2 nautical miles from the runway threshold and beyond 3 degrees left and right of the centerline at night.Show FAA
  • 27The visual glide slope indicator is unusable beyond 1.3 nautical miles at runway 27.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Located in Carson City; consolidated municipality.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KCXP

Answer card
ICAO
KCXP
Name
CARSON CITY
Location
CARSON CITY, NEVADA
Elevation
4,704.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
5,704.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 6,101 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
14°
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Carson City Airport sits in Carson City, Nevada. The field elevation is 4,704.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 09/27, which is 6,101 ft long. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. For clearance delivery, contact NorCal Approach. The published frequencies include CTAF and UNICOM on 123.0. The airport also has NorCal approach and departure frequencies on 119.2 and 279.55. Runway 27 is the preferred calm wind runway. The field is a cold temperature airport, so altitude correction is required at or below minus 18 degrees Celsius.

On the field, Mountain West Aviation carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Stellar Aviation of Carson-Tahoe carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway end identifier lights are installed on 09 and 27. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. PAPI is continuously operating on both ends. The published remarks note limits on visual glide slope indicator use at night. Expect mixed traffic too. The remarks also mention unmanned aircraft systems, ultralight and glider activity in and near the airport area.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KCXP?
KCXP sits at 4,704.4 ft MSL. That matters for performance planning, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Carson City Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCXP have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCXP. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach inventory before you go.
What is the longest runway at KCXP?
KCXP has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 6,101 ft long and asphalt.
Is Carson City Airport towered?
No. KCXP has no control tower, so use CTAF 123.0 and keep your scan tight in the pattern.
Which FBOs are on the field at KCXP?
Mountain West Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Stellar Aviation of Carson-Tahoe is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What runway should I expect to use in calm winds at KCXP?
Runway 27 is the preferred calm wind runway per the published remarks. Confirm winds and runway condition before landing.
Are there any special lighting notes for night operations at KCXP?
Yes. Runway end identifier lights are on both ends. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. The published remarks also say the visual glide slope indicator has limits at night on both runway ends.

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KCXP Carson City Airport | Carson City, NV