Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV) is a regional airport serving Las Vegas, NV at 1,870 ft. KLSV reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (03L, 03R, 21L, 21R) — longest 10,120 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KLSV in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 40°C (104°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KLSV 290355Z 20008KT 10SM FEW200 40/01 A2968 RMK AO2A SLP015 T03990010 $
What changed at KLSV?
Since the 0255Z (7:55 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 13 to 8 kt.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.66 → 29.68 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for KLSV
KLSV is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 03L, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,600 ft (field elevation 1,870 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KLSV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21LFAV | 10,051 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 21R | 10,120 ft | CON | 7 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 03L | 10,120 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 3 kt right |
| 03R | 10,051 ft | CON | 7 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KLSV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KLSV is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KLSV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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CDC UA /OV PGS260030/TM 0210/FL180/TP B39M/TB MOD OCNL 180-200/RM DURD AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PGS260030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0210Reported at 02:10 UTC.FL180Altitude: 18,000 ft MSL.TP B39MAircraft type reporting.TB MOD OCNL 180-200Turbulence: moderate occasional 18,000–20,000 ft.RM DURD AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV GFS015030/TM 0133/FL320/TP E170/TB LGT CHOP OCNL/RM AWC-WEB
LAS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFS015030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0133Reported at 01:33 UTC.FL320Altitude: 32,000 ft MSL.TP E170Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP OCNLTurbulence: light chop occasional.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.Show raw report
LAS UA /OV TTONE/TM 0046/FL090/TP B38M/SK SKC/TB LGT CHOP/RM NIITZ4 DEPT./KLAS
LAS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TTONELocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM NIITZ4 DEPT./KLASRemarks.Show raw report
HND UA /OV LAS178011/TM 0046/FL090/TP B38M/SK SKC/TB LGT CHOP/RM OV TTONE DURC KLAS NIITZ4. COR SA-ID AND LOCTN. ZLA CWSU
HND UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LAS178011Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0046Reported at 00:46 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B38MAircraft type reporting.SK SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM OV TTONE DURC KLAS NIITZ4…Remarks.Show raw report
CDC UA /OV GFS270040/TM 2322/FL370/TP B737/TB LGT CHOP INT/RM AWC-WEB
CDC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GFS270040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2322Reported at 23:22 UTC.FL370Altitude: 37,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOP INTTurbulence: light chop int.RM AWC-WEBRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KLSV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KLSV reported mostly VFR across 33 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 21L/21R
- 70%
- 03L/03R
- 30%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2300Z (4:00 PM PDT)
TAF KLSV 282300Z 2823/3005 20015G25KT 9999 FEW140 SCT200 520009 QNH2974INS BECMG 2905/2906 16012KT 9999 FEW130 SCT180 QNH2979INS BECMG 2917/2918 18010G20KT 9999 FEW180 510009 QNH2985INS TX43/2922Z TN27/2912Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KLSV
- IATA
- LSV
- FAA LID
- LSV
- City
- Las Vegas
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,870 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.2362, -115.0340
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,120 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 27.01 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 22h 6m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
4 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Las Vegas Radio Control Club 2 — Las Vegas, NV · 10 mi
- Propnuts - Willie McCool Memorial Model Air Park — Las Vegas, NV · 11 mi
- Las Vegas Soaring Club Inc - Red Rock Canyon Rd — Las Vegas, NV · 20 mi
KLSV airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, NV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KLSV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KLSV?+
KLSV has 4 runways — 03L, 03R, 21L, 21R; the longest is 10,120 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KLSV report its own weather?+
Yes — Nellis Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KLSV have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KLSV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KLSV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KLSV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KLSV airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Nellis Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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