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Local Industrial Parks & Transportation

Yerington is close to Carson City, Genoa, Lake Lahontan/Fort Churchill, Lake Tahoe, Mammoth, the Reno-Sparks area, Sacramento, Tahoe-Reno Industrial Park, Virginia City, and Yosemite National Park.
There are three growing industrial parks in Lyon County: Dayton, Fernley Business Park, and McCleod Industrial Park (Yerington). Lyon County has three public airports:

Yerington Municipal Airport, with a 5,800-foot long runway.
Silver Springs Airport, with a 7,200-foot long runway capable of accepting 737 aircraft.
Tiger Field, with a gravel runway of 2,750 feet and a paved runway of 5,600 feet.

An active Southern Pacific railroad spur, owned and operated by Union Pacific, is located one mile east of the airport. The nearest Amtrak passenger stations are in Reno and Winnemucca. The California Zephyr runs from the San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago via Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha.

Utilities

These are some of the most common utility providers in Yerington and Lyon County.

Water and sewer service is provided by the City of Yerington.
Gas is provided by Southwest Gas.
Electricity by NV Energy.
Internet service is offered by Preferred-Networks.
Residential, business, and wireless telephone service is offered by Verizon.
Television cable service can be provided by Charter Communications.
Irrigation systems and services are overseen by the Walker River Irrigation District.

Public Safety

The Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Department provides public safety and emergency management services. It includes 30 volunteer responders. They also coordinate medical air transport.
The Yerington Police Department (YPD) ensures we enjoy a secure, peaceful community. It includes patrol, narcotics, criminal investigations, crime prevention, and other services

City Government

Find administrative, public safety, public works, city court, and other information on the City of Yerington Web site.

Building permits and “green” building
City administration: Mayor’s Office, City Council, and Planning Commission
City documents: Council agendas, minutes, mayoral proclamations, planning commission agendas and minutes, and related documents.
Land conveyance: Lyon County Economic Development & Conservation Act of 2013 and 2014 report
Municipal code and municipal maps: Boundary | Density | Flood | Water Service | Zoning
Water and sewer service
Starting a new business

County Government

Explore these links for more information about doing business in Lyon County.

State Government

Learn more about state services, elected officials, and the State of Nevada Legislature.