Derby Field (KLOL)
Medium airport · Lovelock, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Derby Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLOL |
| IATA | LOL |
| Elevation | 3,904 ft (1190 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°3'59" W 118°33'54" 40.06640, -118.56500 |
| Location | Lovelock, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,529 ft (1685 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 4,931 ft (1503 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Derby Field at a glance
Derby Field is a medium airport in Lovelock, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as LOL. The field elevation of 3,904 ft (1190 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLOL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 02/20 — offers 5,529 ft (1685 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLOL 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 Derby Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fallon Naval Air Station | KNFL | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Winnemucca Municipal Airport | KWMC | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | KRNO | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Carson Airport | KCXP | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Truckee Tahoe Airport | KTRK | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Derby Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,904 ft field elevation of Derby Field 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 Derby Field
What is the ICAO code of Derby Field?
The ICAO identifier of Derby Field is KLOL, and its IATA code is LOL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Derby Field above sea level?
Derby Field sits at an elevation of 3,904 feet (1190 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Derby Field located?
The airport lies at 40.0664, -118.5650 — in Lovelock, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fallon Naval Air Station, about 73 km away.
Does KLOL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLOL 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 Derby Field?
Derby Field has 2 runways. The longest, 02/20, measures 5,529 ft (1685 m) with a ASP surface.