Nervino Airport (O02), California
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Nervino Airport, also known by its IATA code NVN and local identifier O02, serves Beckwourth, California, from a base elevation of 4,900 feet in the Sierra Nevada region. The field is public-use and non-towered, with a single paved asphalt runway measuring 4,651 feet, and it stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel during its published attendance hours of 0800 to 1900 daily. Business aviation traffic recorded through FAA TFMSC for 2025 totals 91 annual operations, placing Nervino among the lighter-traffic fields in the region. The nearest customs facility is Reno International, roughly 33 nautical miles away, and the closest comparable airports include Reno / Stead and Truckee-Tahoe, both within about 32 nautical miles.
Runways
Nervino Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,651 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Nervino Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Nervino Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 33 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Nervino Airport recorded 76 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May and July. Business aviation traffic at Nervino Airport peaks in May and July, each with 11 operations, while activity drops to as low as 1 operation in April.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 11 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Nervino Airport averages 10.6 days above 90°F in July, 29.8 freeze days in January and 1.8 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.4°F, and December the coldest, at 42.1°F.
Weather station is 5.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Nervino Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Northern California Approach.
Runway 08/26 medium intensity runway lighting is pilot-activated via CTAF.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -13C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Nervino Airport has five airfields within 32 NM. The closest is Reno / Stead (KRTS), 23.77 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nervino Airport (O02)?
Nervino Airport, identifier O02 with IATA code NVN, is a public-use airport in Beckwourth, California, sitting at 4,900 feet elevation. It has a single paved runway, 08/26, and offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field is non-towered and reports attendance from 0800 to 1900 daily. Traffic remains light, with 91 total annual operations recorded for 2025 by FAA TFMSC.
How long is the runway at O02 Nervino Airport?
Runway 08/26 at Nervino Airport is 4,651 feet long and 75 feet wide, with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only paved runway and also sets the maximum paved length available on the field. Pilots operating turbine or larger aircraft should factor this single-runway configuration into planning, since no crosswind option exists. Runway lighting (MIRL) is pilot-controlled via CTAF.
Is there a cold temperature restriction at Nervino Airport (O02)?
Yes, Nervino Airport is designated a cold temperature airport, requiring altitude corrections at or below -13C. This affects published approach minimums and altitudes when temperatures drop to or below that threshold. Pilots flying into O02 during winter months should apply appropriate cold-weather altimetry corrections. The airport's elevation of 4,900 feet and Sierra Nevada location make winter operations a relevant consideration.
Does Nervino Airport (O02) have on-site customs clearance?
Nervino Airport does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Reno International, KRNO, located approximately 33 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near O02 should plan to route through that facility instead. This distance is a practical planning factor for any international arrival considering Nervino as a destination.