Carson Airport (KCXP)
Medium airport · Carson City, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Carson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCXP |
| IATA | CSN |
| Elevation | 4,697 ft (1432 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°11'40" W 119°44'4" 39.19433, -119.73431 |
| Location | Carson City, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 6,101 ft (1860 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Carson Airport at a glance
Carson Airport is a medium airport in Carson City, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as CSN. The field elevation of 4,697 ft (1432 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCXP are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 6,101 ft (1860 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCXP shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Carson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | KRNO | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Truckee Tahoe Airport | KTRK | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Lake Tahoe Airport | KTVL | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Fallon Naval Air Station | KNFL | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Derby Field | KLOL | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Carson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,697 ft field elevation of Carson Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Carson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Carson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Carson Airport is KCXP, and its IATA code is CSN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Carson Airport above sea level?
Carson Airport sits at an elevation of 4,697 feet (1432 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Carson Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.1943, -119.7343 — in Carson City, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Reno Tahoe International Airport, about 34 km away.
Does KCXP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCXP appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Carson Airport?
Carson Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 6,101 ft (1860 m) with a ASP surface.