Nellis Air Force Base (LSV): Codes, Runways & Location
Nellis Air Force Base (IATA: LSV · ICAO: KLSV) is a medium-sized airport serving Las Vegas, United States. It lies at 36.2362° N, 115.0340° W, 1870 ft (570 m) above sea level.
Overview of Nellis Air Force Base
Nellis Air Force Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Las Vegas in United States. It is identified by the IATA code LSV and the ICAO code KLSV. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Nellis Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3085 m (10120 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1870 ft (570 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being North Las Vegas Airport (VGT) about 15 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,085 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nellis Air Force Base
Where is Nellis Air Force Base located?
Nellis Air Force Base is located in Las Vegas, United States. Its coordinates are 36.2362° N, 115.0340° W.
What is the airport code for Nellis Air Force Base?
Nellis Air Force Base has an IATA code of LSV and an ICAO code of KLSV.
How long is the runway at Nellis Air Force Base?
Nellis Air Force Base's longest runway is about 3085 m (10120 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Nellis Air Force Base have?
Nellis Air Force Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Nellis Air Force Base a major airport?
Nellis Air Force Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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