Winnemucca Municipal Airport (KWMC)
Medium airport · Winnemucca, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Winnemucca Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KWMC |
| IATA | WMC |
| Elevation | 4,308 ft (1313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°53'48" W 117°48'22" 40.89660, -117.80600 |
| Location | Winnemucca, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 4,800 ft (1463 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 7,000 ft (2134 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Winnemucca Municipal Airport at a glance
Winnemucca Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Winnemucca, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as WMC. The field elevation of 4,308 ft (1313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KWMC 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 — 14/32 — offers 7,000 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KWMC 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 Winnemucca Municipal Airport
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 | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Elko Regional Airport | KEKO | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Fallon Naval Air Station | KNFL | 181 km (98 NM) |
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | KRNO | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Carson Airport | KCXP | 251 km (136 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Winnemucca Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,308 ft field elevation of Winnemucca Municipal 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 Winnemucca Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Winnemucca Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Winnemucca Municipal Airport is KWMC, and its IATA code is WMC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Winnemucca Municipal Airport above sea level?
Winnemucca Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,308 feet (1313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Winnemucca Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8966, -117.8060 — in Winnemucca, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Derby Field, about 112 km away.
Does KWMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KWMC 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 Winnemucca Municipal Airport?
Winnemucca Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,000 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.