Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV)
Medium airport · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | Nellis Air Force Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLSV |
| IATA | LSV |
| Elevation | 1,870 ft (570 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°14'10" W 115°2'2" 36.23620, -115.03400 |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 10,120 ft (3085 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 10,051 ft (3064 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Nellis Air Force Base at a glance
Nellis Air Force Base is a medium airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as LSV. The field elevation of 1,870 ft (570 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLSV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03L/21R — offers 10,120 ft (3085 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03L points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLSV 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 Nellis Air Force Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Las Vegas Airport | KVGT | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Harry Reid International Airport | KLAS | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Boulder City Municipal Airport | KBVU | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Desert Rock Airport | KDRA | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Mesquite Airport | K67L | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nellis Air Force Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,870 ft field elevation of Nellis Air Force Base 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 Nellis Air Force Base
What is the ICAO code of Nellis Air Force Base?
The ICAO identifier of Nellis Air Force Base is KLSV, and its IATA code is LSV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nellis Air Force Base above sea level?
Nellis Air Force Base sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet (570 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nellis Air Force Base located?
The airport lies at 36.2362, -115.0340 — in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Las Vegas Airport, about 15 km away.
Does KLSV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLSV 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 Nellis Air Force Base?
Nellis Air Force Base has 2 runways. The longest, 03L/21R, measures 10,120 ft (3085 m) with a CON surface.