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Medium airport

Winnemucca Municipal Airport

IATA WMCICAO KWMCLocal WMC🇺🇸 Winnemucca
Coordinates
40.8966°N, 117.8060°W
Elevation
4,308 ft (1,313 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
US-NV
Time zone
Los Angeles(UTC-07:00)
Magnetic variation
12.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:02
Sunrise
05:35
Sunset
20:21
Civil dusk
20:54

About 14h 47m 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 Winnemucca Municipal Airport

Winnemucca Municipal Airport

Winnemucca Municipal Airport is six miles southwest of Winnemucca, in Humboldt County, Nevada. The airport was renamed Franklin Field on April 20, 2019, in honor of Lt. Col. Irl “Leon” Franklin, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and combat pilot who earned the Silver Star for his lead role in Operation Ivory Coast.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

KWMC

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 327,000 ft / 2,134 m100 ftAspLightedOpen
02 / 204,800 ft / 1,463 m75 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ASOSASOS120.175 MHz
CNTRSALT LAKE CNTR132.250 MHz
RDORENO RDO122.300 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Airport diagram (1)

Instrument approaches (2)

Obstacle departure procedures (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (2)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Winnemucca Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Winnemucca Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Winnemucca Municipal Airport is KWMC, and its IATA code is WMC.

Where is Winnemucca Municipal Airport located?

Winnemucca Municipal Airport is medium airport located in Winnemucca, United States, at an elevation of 4,308 ft (1,313 m).

How many runways does Winnemucca Municipal Airport have?

Winnemucca Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 7,000 ft / 2,134 m.

What time zone is Winnemucca Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Winnemucca Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Winnemucca Municipal Airport is approximately 12.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Winnemucca Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Winnemucca Municipal Airport is Dutch Flat Airport (US-8128), about 18 nm to the nne, followed by New Farm Airport and 16 Mile Road Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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