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Class GReno-Stead Airport
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Aerial view · K4SD
No FAA diagram publishedThe FAA does not publish an Airport Diagram (APD) for K4SD — most non-towered fields, heliports, seaplane bases, and private strips fall here. Below: aerial imagery showing the actual field, runways, taxiways, and surroundings.
Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, USDA FSA
Runways at K4SD
4 runway ends on file. Longest: 9,000 ft.
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 154° | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 32 | 334° | 9,000 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 08 | 096° | 7,608 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
| 26 | 276° | 7,608 ft | 150 ft | ASP | Yes | — |
Source: in-app airport database (runway lengths + headings), OurAirports for surface, width, lighting. Gradient computed from FAA NASR runway-end elevation deltas (the published RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of NASR rows; we derive it from the elevations the FAA does publish).
Communications
4 frequencies on file — tower, ground, ATIS, CTAF, approach, departure, etc.
- AWOS AWOS 3 135.175
- A/D APP/DEP 126.300
- OPS ARNG OPS 118.050
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 122.700
📻 Live ATC audio
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NTSB events at K4SD
38 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
81
since 1982
Fatal
17
21.0% of total
Last 5 years
7
≈ 1.4/yr
Last 10 years
23
≈ 2.3/yr
See ranking across all airports → · Open in accident map ↗
Last 10 years · n=26
- Loss of control 8
- Controlled flight into terrain 4
- Gear-up landing 4
- Engine failure / power loss 3
- Ground collision 3
- Midair / near-midair 2
- Other 1
- Fuel exhaustion / starvation 1
All time · n=85
- Loss of control 13
- Stall / spin 12
- Engine failure / power loss 12
- Other 11
- Gear-up landing 8
- Ground collision 7
- Controlled flight into terrain 6
- Structural failure 3
Categories derived from NTSB Findings descriptions and probable-cause text via deterministic rule matching. "Other" includes cases where the agency record didn't surface enough text to classify.
Designees in NV
Every aviation professional and organization in the same state as K4SD — instructors, examiners, mechanics, schools, FBOs, flying clubs, repair shops, EAA chapters. Click any category to drill into the full directory.
CFI
1,051
Flight Instructors
A&P
2,622
Mechanics
AME
16
Medical Examiners (AME)
DME
6
Mechanic Examiners (DME)
DPRE
2
Parachute Rigger Examiners (DPRE)
DAR-T
1
Maintenance Airworthiness (DAR-T)
DER-T
6
Engineering — Consultant (DER-T)
SAE
42
Specialty Aircraft Examiners (SAE)
APD
11
Aircrew Program Designees (APD)
TCE
37
Training Center Evaluators (TCE)
Schools
29
Flight Schools
FBO
29
Fixed Base Operators
Clubs
8
Flying Clubs
Repair
5
Repair / Maintenance Shops
EAA
6
EAA Chapters
DPEs near K4SD
Closest FAA Designated Pilot Examiners by great-circle distance from the field. Distances measured city-centroid to airport — useful as a first cut, not a guarantee of exam location. Click any designee for their authorizations and contact info.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Alan Britson | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Mark William Montague | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Randy Ostman | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Robert Michael Larkin | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Zachry Glass | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| David Michael Tranquilla | Truckee | CA | 24 nm |
| Paul David Hamilton | Carson City | NV | 29 nm |
| Urbano Mendes Dasilva | Carson City | NV | 29 nm |
| James Duvall Iii | Silver Springs | NV | 35 nm |
| Howard William Wolvington | Genoa | NV | 39 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs near K4SD
Closest active flight instructors by city-centroid distance. Pulled from the FAA airmen registry — ratings shown reflect the certificate on file. Drill into the state directory for filters by rating, medical, and pilot level.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Frank Soom | Sun Valley | NV | 6 nm |
| Peter Lawrence Baurer | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Allan Orr Beers | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Robert James Bennett | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Dennis Kay Brown | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Michael Bardon Bussio | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Keith Merlin Chesnut Jr | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Richard Baldwin Davis | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Anthony Edward Dawson | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Birch Nelson Entriken | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics near K4SD
Closest certificated mechanics by city-centroid distance. Airframe (A), Powerplant (P), and Inspection Authorization (IA) are the ratings that matter for annuals, 100-hours, and major repairs.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Joseph Sardina | Sun Valley | NV | 6 nm |
| Steve Paul Shawver | Sun Valley | NV | 6 nm |
| Clarence M H Bohartz | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| David Holden Butler | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Jay Edwin Cameron | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| James Brian Dal Porto | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Richard Baldwin Davis | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Robert Del Franck | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| Lewis Charles Gage | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
| David Eugene Gurney | Reno | NV | 7 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations near K4SD
Closest repair, avionics, paint, and interior shops by airport location. These are the businesses you'll fly the airplane to — not just the certificate-holders nearby. Click any shop for details and contact info.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Chaparral Avionics, Inc Carson City, NV | 29 nm |
| Accurate Aero Minden, NV | 41 nm |
| Cafaro Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Paradise, CA | 81 nm |
| The Avionics Specialist, Inc. Lincoln, CA | 82 nm |
| Catto Propellers Jackson, CA | 89 nm |
| Axcess Aviation Maintenance Services, Inc. Mcclellan, CA | 93 nm |
| Elite Air Interiors Mather, CA | 94 nm |
| Cutting Edge Avionics San Andreas, CA | 98 nm |
| Quality Aero Maintenance Acampo, CA | 109 nm |
| Davis Air Repair, Inc. Davis, CA | 112 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
Canonical references
The agency-of-record links pilots use for K4SD: charts, weather, NOTAMs, accident records. We surface them all from one URL — no SEO sludge, no clickthrough farms.
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗