Fallon Naval Air Station (KNFL)
Medium airport · Fallon, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Fallon Naval Air Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNFL |
| IATA | NFL |
| Elevation | 3,934 ft (1199 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°24'60" W 118°42'4" 39.41660, -118.70100 |
| Location | Fallon, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,003 ft (2135 m) | 152 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 11,076 ft (3376 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 14,001 ft (4268 m) | 201 ft | PEM | Yes |
Fallon Naval Air Station at a glance
Fallon Naval Air Station is a medium airport in Fallon, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as NFL. The field elevation of 3,934 ft (1199 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNFL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 14,001 ft (4268 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNFL 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 Fallon Naval Air Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Derby Field | KLOL | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | KRNO | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Carson Airport | KCXP | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Truckee Tahoe Airport | KTRK | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Lake Tahoe Airport | KTVL | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fallon Naval Air Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,934 ft field elevation of Fallon Naval Air Station 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 Fallon Naval Air Station
What is the ICAO code of Fallon Naval Air Station?
The ICAO identifier of Fallon Naval Air Station is KNFL, and its IATA code is NFL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fallon Naval Air Station above sea level?
Fallon Naval Air Station sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet (1199 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fallon Naval Air Station located?
The airport lies at 39.4166, -118.7010 — in Fallon, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Derby Field, about 73 km away.
Does KNFL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNFL 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 Fallon Naval Air Station?
Fallon Naval Air Station has 3 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 14,001 ft (4268 m) with a PEM surface.