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  IATA VGT
  ICAO KVGT - FAA : VGT
  Type Public
  Run By Clark County
  Closest Town Las Vegas, Nevada
  Elevation Ft 2,205
  Elevation M 6721


  Runway Angle 7/25
  Runway Length F 5,004
  Runway Length M 1,525
  Runway Surface Asphalt


  Runway Angle 12R/30L
  Runway Length F 5,000
  Runway Length M 1,524
  Runway Surface Asphalt


  Runway Angle 12L/30R
  Runway Length F 4,202
  Runway Length M 1,281
  Runway Surface Asphalt


North Las Vegas Airport , known locally as '''Northtown''', is an airport located three miles (5 Km ) northwest of the Central Business District of Las Vegas , in North Las Vegas , Nevada , USA . The airport covers an area of 920 Acre s (372 Ha ) and has three Runway s. It is owned by Clark County and operated by the Clark County Department Of Aviation .

The airport is the second busiest airport in Nevada. It is the primary airport in the Las Vegas area for general aviation and scenic tours, allowing McCarran International Airport to focus on commercial flights. North Las Vegas does offer limited regional airline service. Many helicopter operators including the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department use the airport.

The airport is certificated under 14CFR Part 139.


HISTORY

The airport opened on December 1 , 1941 , as Sky Haven Airport. Given the significance of the date, only one of the three founders, Florence Murphy , remained to run the airport.

Sky Raiders Inn opens at the airport featuring a Swimming Pool shaped like an airplane.

Renamed to North Las Vegas Air Terminal.

In 1968, Hughes Tool Company purchased the North Las Vegas Air Terminal .


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