Medium airport · Las Vegas, United States
Las Vegas Municipal Airport
The airport was a stop on the first air route between Denver and El Paso that began in 1929. Its IATA code is LVS. Its ICAO code is KLVS. It has 2 runways, longest 8,199 ft (ASP). Elevation 6,877 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Las Vegas, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LVS |
| ICAO code | KLVS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 8,199 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 6,877 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.6542° N, 105.1420° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Las Vegas Municipal Airport is known for
The airport was a stop on the first air route between Denver and El Paso that began in 1929.
History
The airport was a stop on the first air route between Denver and El Paso that began in 1929. Western Air Express acquired the route by 1931, replaced by Varney Speed Lines Lockheed Vegas in 1934. Pioneer Air Lines DC-3s served Las Vegas from 1948 to 1952 on a route between Albuquerque and Dallas via Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Tucumcari, Clovis, Lubbock, Abilene, Mineral Wells, and Ft.
Official website: http://www.lasvegasnm.gov/business/municipal_airport/index.php — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Las Vegas Municipal Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Storrie Lake State Park · United States · 5.3 miles away
- Coyote Creek State Park · United States · 18.4 miles away
- Fort Union National Monument · United States · 18.9 miles away
- Morphy Lake State Park · United States · 24.5 miles away
- Villanueva State Park · United States · 30.2 miles away
- Pecos National Historical Park · United States · 31.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
The airport was a stop on the first air route between Denver and El Paso that began in 1929.
What is the airport code for Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport — its IATA code is LVS and its ICAO code is KLVS.
Where is Las Vegas Municipal Airport located?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport serves Las Vegas, United States. Its coordinates are 35.6542° N, 105.1420° W.
What is the history of Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
The airport was a stop on the first air route between Denver and El Paso that began in 1929. Western Air Express acquired the route by 1931, replaced by Varney Speed Lines Lockheed Vegas in 1934.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#20388
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Municipal_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.