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North Las Vegas Airport

Las Vegas, United States

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General aviation hub serving the greater Las Vegas metro area.

Opened

1941

Location

Las Vegas, United States

North Las Vegas Airport (VGT/KVGT) is a public general aviation airport located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, operated by Clark County Department of Aviation. It serves as a reliever airport for Harry Reid International Airport, handling private, corporate, and charter flights rather than scheduled commercial airline service. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 2,233 feet above sea level and features two runways capable of accommodating a wide range of general aviation and business aircraft. It is one of the busiest general aviation airports in the southwestern United States by aircraft operations. VGT is a popular base for flight training schools, helicopter tour operators serving the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas Strip, and corporate aviation. Its location in the northern Las Vegas Valley provides convenient access for business travelers and private pilots without the congestion of Harry Reid International.

Terminals

The airport has no commercial passenger terminals; it features fixed-base operator (FBO) facilities serving general aviation users.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by car via major roads connecting North Las Vegas to the broader Las Vegas metropolitan area; no dedicated rail or shuttle service exists.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at VGT; the airport serves private, corporate, charter, and helicopter tour operators.

Notable facts

›Operated by Clark County Department of Aviation, the same agency that manages Harry Reid International Airport.
›Serves as an official reliever airport to reduce general aviation traffic at Harry Reid International.
›Elevation of approximately 2,233 feet MSL affects aircraft performance calculations.
›Home to numerous flight schools and helicopter tour operators serving Las Vegas and Grand Canyon routes.
›Ranked among the busiest general aviation airports in the southwestern United States by annual operations.

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North Las Vegas Airport is a public-use airport 3 mi (4.8 km) northwest of downtown Las Vegas in North Las Vegas, Nevada. It is owned by the Clark County Commission and operated by the Clark County Department of Aviation.

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