Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Conditional Use Permit for General Aviation Airport (Helipad)
Description
The fire district wants to add a helipad at its Dayton fire station for a private air ambulance operator, running 24/7 with about 14 emergency flights a month. The commission recommended approval 6-0 with 19 conditions; county commissioners decide next.
Impact summary
Residents would gain a locally based air ambulance and wildfire support asset, while conditions like sound walls and off-site fueling are meant to shield the nearby homes from noise and light.
Applicant
- Name
- Central Lyon County Fire Protection District
- Address
- 199 Six Mile Canyon Road, Dayton, NV (APN 016-025-26)See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.
Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
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Related issues (1)
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