North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT)
Medium airport · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Airport data
| Name | North Las Vegas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KVGT |
| IATA | VGT |
| Elevation | 2,205 ft (672 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°12'33" W 115°11'38" 36.20907, -115.19398 |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,005 ft (1526 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12L/30R | 4,199 ft (1280 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
North Las Vegas Airport at a glance
North Las Vegas Airport is a medium airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, known to airline systems as VGT. The field elevation of 2,205 ft (672 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KVGT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 5,005 ft (1526 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KVGT 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 North Las Vegas 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 | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Nellis Air Force Base | KLSV | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Boulder City Municipal Airport | KBVU | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Desert Rock Airport | KDRA | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Mesquite Airport | K67L | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for North Las Vegas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,205 ft field elevation of North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas Airport
What is the ICAO code of North Las Vegas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of North Las Vegas Airport is KVGT, and its IATA code is VGT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is North Las Vegas Airport above sea level?
North Las Vegas Airport sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet (672 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is North Las Vegas Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.2091, -115.1940 — in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Harry Reid International Airport, about 14 km away.
Does KVGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KVGT 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 North Las Vegas Airport?
North Las Vegas Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,005 ft (1526 m) with a ASP surface.