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KLSV

Nellis Air Force Base · Las Vegas

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,870 ft / 570 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 132.55 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV), located in Las Vegas, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,870 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Nellis Air Force Base
ICAO / IATA
KLSV / LSV
Municipality
Las Vegas
Country
Region
US-NV — Nevada
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,870 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 03L / 21R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,123 ft / 3,085 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 03L (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21R (221°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03R / 21L
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,055 ft / 3,065 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 41° / 221°
RWY 03R (41°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21L (221°)
109.10 MHz
IDENT: DIQ | CRS: 209°

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

ACP ALCE AMC
25.73 MHz
APP APP
118.13 MHz
ATIS ATIS
27.01 MHz
CLD CLNC DEL
120.90 MHz
DEP DEP
135.10 MHz
GND GND
121.80 MHz
MISC SOF
30.56 MHz
PMSV PMSV METRO
32.39 MHz
POST ACC COMD POST
32.00 MHz
PTD PTD
139.30 MHz
TWR TWR
132.55 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KVGTILS
North Las Vegas Metropolitan International Airport
15 km / 8 nm
KLASILS
Harry Reid International Airport
20 km / 11 nm
K61B
Boulder City Municipal Airport
36 km / 19 nm
KDRA
Desert Rock Airport
99 km / 53 nm
K67L
Mesquite Airport
110 km / 59 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026