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Alternatives to the Las Vegas AirportCharter, private, and corporate Aircraft can choose from various options besides the Las Vegas Airport. Golfers and vacationers arriving in general aviation aircraft can avoid the busy McCarran Airport Las Vegas while still enjoying a few amenities. Whether you are looking for a full-service facility or just a landing strip, these airports in Las Vegas have what you need. Here are your five alternatives to the busy Las Vegas International Airport for your golf vacation. North Las Vegas Airport - Second Busiest in NevadaThis full-service facility provides golfers arriving in Las Vegas a first-class alternative to the Las Vegas International airport. This airport is less than 6 miles from the Strip and offers first-class facilities and services.This airport opened December 7, 1941. Howard Hughes purchased the facility from the City of North Las Vegas in 1967. Clark County bought the airport in 1987. Since, 1987 the county has spent over $40 million improving and upgrading the facility. A few features of this airport are hanger space, pilot lounge, restaurant, meeting space and shuttle service. Contact Information North Las Vegas Airport 2730 Airport Drive, Suite 101 North Las Vegas, Nevada 89032 Telephone: (702) 261-3806 Fax: (702) 261-3811 Email: nlva@mccarran.com Henderson Executive Airport - A Full-Service FacilityThis airport provides general aviation pilots another option besides the busy Las Vegas International Airport. The Henderson Executive Airport is located on Lake Mead Drive minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. With its new 6,500 foot runway, this full-service airport can handle planes up to 75,000 pounds.A few of benefits and services include a pilot lounge, catering, shuttle service, Enterprise rental cars, taxi and limo service, and a fully operational air traffic control tower. Contact Information Henderson Executive Airport 1400 Executive Airport Drive, Suite B Henderson, Nevada 89052 Telephone: (702) 261-4800 Email: hend@mccarran.com Three More Airport AlternativesJean Sport Aviation Center - Located 20 miles south of Las Vegas. This airport has two runways and is managed by the Henderson Executive Airport staff. This general aviation facility is not full service. Please use the Henderson Executive Airport contact information listed above if you have questions regarding the Jean Sport Aviation Center. Overton-Perkins Field - Built in 1947. This facility is 70 miles northeast of Las Vegas. This facility has a 4,800 foot, uncontrolled, paved runway. The lighting system is pilot controlled. No services are offered. Searchlight Airport - This general aviation facility is unmanned and unlighted. Searchlight Airport is located 70 miles southeast of Las Vegas one mile from Searchlight, Nevada. For information on either Overton-Perkins or Searchlight, use the contact information for the North Las Vegas Airport listed above. In-depth Information for General Aviation AirportsThe McCarran International Airport's website provides detailed information including maps for these general aviation facilities. When you reach the home page of this Las Vegas Airport, you will see links at the top for each airport. Clicking on those links will open a small window with in-depth information for each general aviation facility. |
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