FAA Greenlights New Las Vegas Area Airport

The project will also house the Las Vegas Spaceport—a first-of-its-kind site to attract space tourism.

Thursday, July 04, 2024 at 11:00 AM ET

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Las Vegas Executive Airport and Las Vegas Spaceport will be located about 30 miles west of Harry Reid International Airport. [Screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA has approved plans for a new Las Vegas Executive Airport, located 30 miles west of Harry Reid International, with runway construction scheduled to begin soon.
The new airport will accommodate various aircraft operations and is designed to handle increased transient aircraft and private jet traffic, especially during large events.
Crucially, the site will also house the Las Vegas Spaceport, a first-of-its-kind facility aimed at attracting space tourism with plans for space planes, a pilot school, and a STEM academy.
The overall project is expected to cost at least $310 million and is projected to create thousands of high-paying jobs in the region.

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Plans to break ground on a new Las Vegas airport are progressing following the FAA’s recent approval of the project.

Las Vegas Executive Airport will be located some 30 miles west of Harry Reid International Airport (KLAS) and will accommodate single-engine, multiengine, and rotorcraft operations. Clark County commissioners unanimously approved runway construction for the project, which is set to begin in the coming months.

Amelia Walsh

Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.