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Winnemucca Municipal Airport

Winnemucca, United States

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Winnemucca Municipal Airport

Winnemucca, United States
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Nevada's gateway to gold country and the Great Basin.

Location
Winnemucca, United States
Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC/KWMC) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada. It serves the local community and surrounding region, supporting general aviation, charter operations, and limited commercial activity tied to the area's mining and ranching industries. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 4,308 feet above sea level and features two runways. It is owned and operated by the City of Winnemucca and serves as an important transportation link in a region where the nearest large commercial airports are in Reno or Boise, each several hours away by road. Winnemucca is a significant hub for Nevada's gold and silver mining sector, and the airport frequently supports corporate and charter flights connected to regional mining operations. The facility is managed to accommodate single-engine and multi-engine piston aircraft, turboprops, and light jets.
Terminals
The airport has a modest general aviation terminal facility with basic amenities for transient and local pilots.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily by personal vehicle or taxi, as the airport is located a short distance from downtown Winnemucca.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airline service currently operates at Winnemucca Municipal Airport; it is primarily used for general aviation and charter flights.
Notable facts
  • ›Elevation of approximately 4,308 feet MSL affects aircraft performance calculations.
  • ›Features two runways serving general aviation and charter operations.
  • ›Located along the I-80 corridor in northern Nevada, a region historically significant for gold and silver mining.
  • ›Nearest major commercial airports are Reno-Tahoe International and Boise Airport, both roughly 170+ miles away.
  • ›Supports corporate and charter flights tied to Humboldt County's active mining industry.
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Winnemucca Municipal Airport
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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.

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