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Small airport

Rolling Thunder Airport

ICAO NV96🇺🇸 Sparks
Coordinates
39.8236°N, 119.6583°W
Elevation
4,240 ft (1,292 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-NV
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:46
Sunset
20:25
Civil dusk
20:56

About 14h 39m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Rolling Thunder Airport

Rolling Thunder Airport is a small airport in Sparks, United States. It sits at an elevation of 4,240 ft (1,292 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Los Angeles local time. The nearest airport is Gibb Ranch Airport (2NV2), about 1.1 nm to the nw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
05 / 232,000 ft / 610 m40 ftDirtUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Gibb Ranch Airport2NV2
1.1 nm NW (312°)
Williams AirportUS-5404
1.6 nm W (267°)
Nefas AirportUS-5403
1.7 nm WNW (287°)
Flying Eagle Airport77NV
1.8 nm NW (313°)
Air Sailing GliderportNV23
3.4 nm NW (323°)
Spanish Springs AirportN86
9.9 nm SSW (198°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Rolling Thunder Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rolling Thunder Airport located?

Rolling Thunder Airport is small airport located in Sparks, United States, at an elevation of 4,240 ft (1,292 m).

How many runways does Rolling Thunder Airport have?

Rolling Thunder Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Rolling Thunder Airport in?

Rolling Thunder Airport is in the America/Los Angeles time zone (UTC-07:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Rolling Thunder Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Rolling Thunder Airport is approximately 12.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Rolling Thunder Airport?

The nearest airport to Rolling Thunder Airport is Gibb Ranch Airport (2NV2), about 1.1 nm to the nw, followed by Williams Airport and Nefas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Rolling Thunder Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.