Yerington Municipal (O43), Nevada
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Yerington Municipal Airport (O43) is a non-towered public field in western Nevada, roughly 41 nautical miles from customs service at Reno. Traffic at the airport is light, with business aviation accounting for most of the annual operations recorded by the FAA.
Runways
Yerington Municipal has one paved runway, 02/20, 5,822 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Yerington Municipal has 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Yerington Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Reno / Tahoe International (KRNO), 41 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Yerington Municipal recorded 271 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at Yerington Municipal peaks in July and stays elevated from spring through year-end, with a low point in August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 33 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Yerington Municipal averages 25.5 days above 90°F in July, 28.0 freeze days in December and 0.4 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.4°F, and December the coldest, at 44.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Yerington Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
REIL lights for runway 02 and 20 and MIRL for runway 02/20 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI for runway 02 and 20 operates continuously (dusk to dawn).
The PAPI is unusable beyond 3.0 NM from the runway threshold due to terrain.
PCR VALUE: 140/F/C/X/T
For clearance delivery, contact Oakland ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Yerington Municipal has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Rosaschi Air Park, 13.09 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at O43
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at Yerington Municipal (O43)?
Yerington Municipal only stocks 100LL avgas; Jet A is not available on the field. Operators needing jet fuel should plan a stop elsewhere, since O43 supports piston traffic rather than jet-fueled aircraft.
Is Yerington Municipal (O43) a towered airport?
O43 is non-towered, with CTAF used to activate the MIRL on runway 02/20 and the REIL lights. The airport keeps published hours Monday through Friday, 0700-1800 local, with irregular weekend attendance.
What is the runway length at Yerington Municipal Airport?
Yerington Municipal (O43) has a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 5,822 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length on record.