Airports / Nevada / LOL
Derby Field.
Lovelock, Nevada · 3,904 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
21 ratings
0
Operators based
3,904
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#13 / 28
Nevada airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 21 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NV fields.
40 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL).
Overview
Located in Lovelock, Nevada, Derby Field (KLOL / LOL) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 3,904 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list LOL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL, 40 nm), Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC, 61 nm), and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO, 65 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,529-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
Trip costs from LOL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LOL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KLOL
IATA
LOL
FAA / Local
LOL
Elevation
3,904 ft
Coordinates
40.0664° N · 118.5650° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 3,904 ft, LOL sits lower than 67% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,529 ft
- 02/205,529 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08/264,931 ft × 75 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,529 ft
LOL's 5,529 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 40nmNFLFallon Naval Air StationFallon
- 61nmWMCWinnemucca Municipal AirportWinnemucca
- 65nmRNOReno Tahoe International AirportReno
- 75nmCSNCarson AirportCarson City
- 86nmTKFTruckee Tahoe AirportTruckee
- 97nmTVLLake Tahoe AirportSouth Lake Tahoe
Location
Open the full mapKLOL · Derby Field · Lovelock, NV
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LOL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) | 231 nm | 56m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 288 nm | 1h 4m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 304 nm | 1h 6m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 352 nm | 1h 13m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 409 nm | 1h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 472 nm | 1h 30m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 502 nm | 1h 34m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LOL?
- Derby Field's longest paved runway is 5,529 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LOL?
- Derby Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,529 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LOL?
- The closest alternate is Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL), about 40 nm away, followed by Winnemucca Municipal Airport (WMC) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LOL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 56m (231 nm), Las Vegas about 1h 4m (288 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 6m (304 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.