Don’t Worry About Big Airports, Fly to North Las Vegas, NV

4 Jan, 2024

Don’t Worry About Big Airports, Fly to North Las Vegas, NV

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North Las Vegas Land Marks and the Technical Stuff.

North Las Vegas Airport (IATA: VGT, ICAO: KVGT, FAA LID: VGT) is a Clark County Commission owned public use airfield located 3 miles NW of downtown Las Vegas. It’s a towered airport with three runways as follows and the elevation is 2,205 ft.

7/255,005 x 75Asphalt
12L/30R4,199 x 75Asphalt
12R/30L5,000 x 75Asphalt
Runways

All the lights of the city are visible on your way to North Las Vegas Airport. The change from the miles of no one in most directions to this overflow of humanity is quite dramatic. You could also choose the Henderson Executive Airport but it’s south of downtown and the designated relief airport for Harry Reid Intl., formerly McCarran. So, as you can imagine, the airspace and the ground traffic can become much more congested than North Las Vegas Airport.

Special Events

I chose this field because of Superbowl LVII but things are going to get pretty busy even here. All Las Vegas FBOs, including Air Elite, at North Las Vegas Airport, have Prior Permission Required in place for Feb 7-13 2024 arrivals and there’s also a pretty hefty special event fee for the same dates. However, considering the additional charges, it’s still more economical here than other options in town. If you need tickets for NFL games or Vegas shows check out Scorebig.com.

There is both Jet A and AVGas on the field with a self serve option for AVGas. In addition, there is a crew car available. Air Elite has both maintenance and avionics services and also offers GPUs, baggage handling, catering, detailing and after hours security. I’m hoping some of the problems of over crowding got worked out in November during the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grad Prix.

This airport also offers charter services and regional airline service is provided by Vision Airlines to the Grand Canyon.

Transportation

North Las Vegas Airport has several transportation options. Bell Trans, a leading transportation company in Nevada, provides shuttle services from the airport to various destinations. Las Vegas Shuttles is a shared shuttle transport service that offers rides from North Las Vegas to various cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego. Earth Limos is a luxury chauffeured transportation service that offers limousines, limo buses, and shuttle buses. In addition, MGM Resorts International offers MGM Grand Airport Shuttle, a shuttle service that provides transportation to and from the airport as do many other hotels in town.

Once again, choose the option that best suits your specific requirements and budget. If you’re looking to up your travel game or just need to replace an old tired piece of luggage, check out Travel & Leisure’s #1 rated luggage, TravelPro. You can get a nice 20% off of Atlantic Luggage by TravelPro.

Places to Stay in Las Vegas

The closest place to stay is the Rancho Budget Suites. I know nothing about this place other than what’s on the website. It says, “can be paid weekly or monthly”, which sometimes doesn’t bode well for the area or the clientele. However, they do advertise two pools, laundry facilities, free parking, and security 7 days a week and it is literally right across the road from the airport. Another close one is the Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino if you want to avoid staying on the strip.

To be right in the thick of things the possibilities are almost endless. Choose your budget then choose your hotel. Circus Circus is one of the best places if you brought children with you. The Luxor was a very cool experience but so was Fremont Street at Fitzgerald’s Hotel and Casino on St. Patrick’s Day. If you want to splurge on the Bellagio or the newest luxury hotel in town at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas you can do so on Expedia.com where you can compare prices and amenities. Hotels.com is also a pretty convenient source of information.

Places to Wine and Dine

By far, too many to mention. The best value food wise is buffet style and there are some great ones in Vegas. Bellagio, Ceasar’s Palace, the Wynn, and the Wicked Spoon at Cosmo have the best ranking buffets in town. That doesn’t mean there’s not something great right around the corner from wherever you stay.

If you’re looking for something unusual with wine and cocktails Blackout is voted one of the best restaurants in Vegas. Don’t go if you’re afraid of the dark.

Add in something romantic and try the Americana Restaurant or the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. The view from the latter is unsurpassed. If you want to watch the water dance a little closer make reservations at the Bellagio and ask to be seated outside. Late reservation are best in the summer. You will melt and not enjoy your company in the heat of the day here.

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As always we wish you a safe flight and a smooth landing,

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