4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The facilities at North Las Vegas Airport are top-notch, catering to both private and commercial aviation needs.”
Michael Cruz5★ on Google
Airports / Nevada / VGT
Medium airport · VGT
North Las Vegas Airport.
Las Vegas, Nevada · 2,205 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.5/5
Google rating
351 ratings
1
Operators based
2,205
Elevation ft
Las Vegas, NevadaELEV 2,205 FTMedium airport
4.5
Google rating
351
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
2,205
Field elevation
feet above sea level
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). VGT offers 3 runways, the longest 5,005-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
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.
1 FBO serves KVGT. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
North Las Vegas Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- FBO 0500-2230 daily (year-round); line service 0530-2200; after-hours service available with fee
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall, North Las Vegas Airport offers a fantastic combination of convenience, excellent facilities, and top-tier service.”
Michael Cruz5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“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.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 5,005 ft
- 07/255,005 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12R/30L5,000 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12L/30R4,199 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,005 ft
VGT's 5,005 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
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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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from VGT on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 201 nm | 52m |
| Scottsdale (SCF) | 224 nm | 55m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 314 nm | 1h 8m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 355 nm | 1h 14m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 435 nm | 1h 25m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 443 nm | 1h 26m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Denver (DEN) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use VGT?
- North Las Vegas Airport's longest paved runway is 5,005 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at VGT?
- North Las Vegas Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 5,005 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at VGT?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list North Las Vegas Airport as a home base, including AirSmart. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at North Las Vegas Airport?
- One FBO serves VGT: North Las Vegas Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to VGT?
- The closest alternate is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), about 8 nm away, followed by Nellis Air Force Base (LSV) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from VGT to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Los Angeles about 52m (201 nm), Scottsdale about 55m (224 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 8m (314 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.