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]

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Plans are advancing for the new Las Vegas Executive Airport, located 30 miles west of Harry Reid International, which has received FAA approval and will soon begin runway construction to accommodate various aircraft and manage demand from major events.
The project uniquely includes the Las Vegas Spaceport, a first-of-its-kind site designed to attract space tourism with features like space planes, a pilot school, and a STEM academy, anticipated to create thousands of high-paying jobs.
The overall project is projected to cost at least $310 million, with $10 million in initial funding secured, though an additional $20 million is still needed to meet first-round goals.

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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.