Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)
Medium airport · Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States
Airport data
| Name | Las Vegas Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLVS |
| IATA | LVS |
| Elevation | 6,877 ft (2096 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°39'15" W 105°8'31" 35.65420, -105.14200 |
| Location | Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,006 ft (1526 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 8,199 ft (2499 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Las Vegas Municipal Airport at a glance
Las Vegas Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States, known to airline systems as LVS. The field elevation of 6,877 ft (2096 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLVS 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 — 14/32 — offers 8,199 ft (2499 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLVS 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Municipal Airport | KSAF | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Taos Regional Airport | KSKX | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Tucumcari Municipal Airport | KTCC | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Albuquerque International Sunport | KABQ | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Double Eagle II Airport | KAEG | 160 km (86 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Las Vegas Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 6,877 ft field elevation of Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Las Vegas Municipal Airport is KLVS, and its IATA code is LVS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Las Vegas Municipal Airport above sea level?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 6,877 feet (2096 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Las Vegas Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.6542, -105.1420 — in Las Vegas, New Mexico, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Santa Fe Municipal Airport, about 86 km away.
Does KLVS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLVS 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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,199 ft (2499 m) with a ASP surface.