Nellis Air Force Base

KLSV / LSV

Las Vegas, US

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:55 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:55Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
28°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
7kt
70°
10 SM
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
29.87
QNH (inHg)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR KLSV 160555Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP086 T02811029 10360 20281 52009 $

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
29.87 inHg
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
28.03 inHg
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,870 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,920 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 29.92 inHg
Density Altitude: 3,929 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF AMD KLSV 160400Z 1604/1705 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2986INS BECMG 1618/1619 10009KT 9999 SKC QNH2986INS TX37/1623Z TN22/1613Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:06Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 6kt
Visibility: 10+ km
18:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR 100° 9kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
LSV
03L ✈️
21R
03R ✈️
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03L/21R
Active: 03L
10,123 ft 200 ft CON 41°
↑ 5.4kt ↔ 4.5kt
40° angle
✈️ 03R/21L
Active: 03R
10,055 ft 150 ft CON 41°
↑ 5.4kt ↔ 4.5kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Nellis Air Force Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: KLSV
IATA Code: LSV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,870 ft MSL

Location

City: Las Vegas
Country: US
Latitude: 36.236198°
Longitude: -115.033997°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT8

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 10,123 ft
Width: 200 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 10,055 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV/LSV) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Las Vegas, US. The facility operates at an elevation of 1,870 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (03L/21R, 03R/21L) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.