Airports / Nevada / VGT
North Las Vegas Airport
KVGT / VGTLas Vegas, NevadaELEV 2,205 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Based operators
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#8 / 28
Nevada airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 351 Google ratings — ranked against 28 rated NV fields.
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) — 4 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT / VGT) is a mid-sized airport serving Las Vegas, Nevada. The field lies at an elevation of 2,205 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: AirSmart bases aircraft at VGT. Useful alternates include Harry Reid International Airport (LAS, 8 nm), Nellis Air Force Base (LSV, 8 nm), and Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD, 23 nm).
For arrival logistics and seasonal timing, see the Las Vegas, NV destination guide. The airport is also known as Northtown Airport and Las Vegas North Air Terminal. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from VGT, or browse verified operators serving the area.
What fliers highlight
Terminal & facilities
4/5 reviews“The facilities at North Las Vegas Airport are top-notch, catering to both private and commercial aviation needs.”
Michael Cruz5★ on Google
Staff & service
3/5 reviews“Overall, North Las Vegas Airport offers a fantastic combination of convenience, excellent facilities, and top-tier service.”
Michael Cruz5★ on Google
FBO & ground handling
2/5 reviews“Upon departure, the self serve fuel island was also state of the art.”
Nate G5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for North Las Vegas Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KVGT
IATA
VGT
FAA / Local
VGT
Elevation
2,205 ft
Coordinates
36.2091° N · 115.1940° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D — DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering — typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NV fields
state range 1,870–6,259 ft
At 2,205 ft, VGT sits lower than 83% of the 30 Nevada fields on the register.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmLASHarry Reid International AirportLas Vegas
- 8nmLSVNellis Air Force BaseLas Vegas
- 23nmBLDBoulder City Municipal AirportBoulder City
- 47nmDRADesert Rock AirportMercury
- 66nmMFHMesquite AirportMesquite
- 68nmKXTAHomey (Area 51) AirportGroom Lake
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKVGT · North Las Vegas Airport · Las Vegas, NV
From the ramp
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