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Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV/LSV) — Las Vegas, United States

Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV/LSV) serves Las Vegas, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L). Field elevation is 1870 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 3/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Sep 11
82 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 2 on the ground · busiest hour 19:00Z
2026-08-292026-09-11
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KLSV
  • Name: Nellis Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 36.236198
  • Longitude: -115.033997
  • Elevation: 1870 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Las Vegas
  • IATA Code: LSV
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

  • Designation: 03L/21R
  • Dimensions: 3085x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 21
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

  • Designation: 03R/21L
  • Dimensions: 3064x46m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 49
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway H1

  • Designation: H1
  • Dimensions: 100 x 100 ft
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: N/A
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 132.550 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 121.500, 139.300, 243.000, 372.200 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 118.125, 135.100 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Nellis Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 702-652-4359
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: A++
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: No
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M0753/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME AIRFIELD OPERATING HOURS FOR 14 SEP TO 20 SEP 2026. MONDAY 14 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). TUESDAY 15 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). WEDNESDAY 16 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). THURSDAY 17 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). FRIDAY 18 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). SA…
2026-09-14 13:00:00 2026-09-20 21:00:00
M0755/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME CLSD 2200L-0600L (0500Z-1300Z). FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE CONTACT COMMAND POST AT DSN 652-2446.
2026-09-12 05:00:00 2026-09-12 13:00:00
M0751/26 critical
Aerodrome closed
AERODROME AIRFIELD OPERATING HOURS FOR 08 SEP TO 13 SEP 2026. TUESDAY 08 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). WEDNESDAY 09 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). THURSDAY 10 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). FRIDAY 11 SEP, 0600L - 2200L (1300Z - 0500Z). SATURDAY 12 SEP, 0600L - 1530L (1300Z - 2230Z). …
2026-09-10 17:46:00 2026-09-13 21:00:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KLSV?
Nellis Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KLSV?
The tower frequency at Nellis Air Force Base is 132.55 MHz.
What fuel is available at KLSV?
Nellis Air Force Base offers A++.
Does KLSV require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Nellis Air Force Base (United States).
Where is KLSV located?
Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV) is located in Las Vegas, United States.
What is the IATA code for KLSV?
The IATA code for Nellis Air Force Base is LSV.
How long is the runway at KLSV?
The main runway at Nellis Air Force Base (03L/21R) measures 3085x61m.
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