Nellis Air Force Base — Las Vegas, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereNellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas uses the IATA code LSV, with KLSV as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from LSV
Nellis Air Force Base
LSV is the IATA code for Nellis Air Force Base, a major United States Air Force installation located just northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. Nellis is a military airfield, not a commercial airport, best known as the home of the USAF Warfare Center and Red Flag, the large-scale realistic combat training exercises held over the adjacent Nevada Test and Training Range. The base also hosts the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration squadron and periodically opens to the public for air shows. LSV handles no scheduled civilian airline traffic; travelers flying commercially to the Las Vegas area use Harry Reid International Airport instead, while LSV remains dedicated to fighter training and testing operations.
Runways at Nellis Air Force Base (LSV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 10120 ft (3085 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | CON |
| 03R/21L | 10051 ft (3064 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Nellis Air Force Base (LSV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACP | ALCE AMC | 25.735 MHz |
| APP | APP | 118.125 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 27.01 MHz |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 120.9 MHz |
| DEP | DEP | 135.1 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| MISC | SOF | 30.56 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 32.39 MHz |
| POST | ACC COMD POST | 32 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 139.3 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 132.55 MHz |
Airports near Nellis Air Force Base (LSV)
- North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) — 14.7 km (9.1 mi)
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — 20.0 km (12.4 mi)
- Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD) — 35.8 km (22.2 mi)
- Desert Rock Airport (DRA) — 99.0 km (61.5 mi)
- Mesquite Airport (MFH) — 109.7 km (68.2 mi)
- Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP) — 127.7 km (79.3 mi)
- Kingman Airport (IGM) — 146.9 km (91.3 mi)
- St George Regional Airport (SGU) — 162.5 km (101.0 mi)
LSV is Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nevada, a military-only airfield known for Red Flag exercises and the Thunderbirds, not a commercial airport. For civilian flights to Las Vegas, travelers need Harry Reid International instead.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Nellis Air Force Base?
The IATA code for Nellis Air Force Base is LSV.
What is the ICAO code for Nellis Air Force Base?
The ICAO code for Nellis Air Force Base is KLSV. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.