Boulder City Municipal Airport (KBVU)
Medium airport · Boulder City, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Boulder City Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBVU |
| IATA | BLD |
| Elevation | 2,201 ft (671 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°56'50" W 114°51'32" 35.94716, -114.85880 |
| Location | Boulder City, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,103 ft (1555 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15/33 | 3,852 ft (1174 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Boulder City Municipal Airport at a glance
Boulder City Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Boulder City, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as BLD. The field elevation of 2,201 ft (671 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBVU are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 5,103 ft (1555 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBVU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Boulder City Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Reid International Airport | KLAS | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Nellis Air Force Base | KLSV | 36 km (19 NM) |
| North Las Vegas Airport | KVGT | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Laughlin Bullhead International Airport | KIFP | 92 km (50 NM) |
| Kingman Airport | KIGM | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boulder City Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,201 ft field elevation of Boulder City Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Boulder City Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boulder City Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boulder City Municipal Airport is KBVU, and its IATA code is BLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boulder City Municipal Airport above sea level?
Boulder City Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 2,201 feet (671 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boulder City Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.9472, -114.8588 — in Boulder City, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Harry Reid International Airport, about 30 km away.
Does KBVU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBVU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Boulder City Municipal Airport?
Boulder City Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,103 ft (1555 m) with a ASP surface.