North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for North Las Vegas Airport in Las Vegas, NV, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) is a regional airport serving Las Vegas, NV at 2,205 ft. KVGT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (07, 12L, 12R, 25) — longest 5,005 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 KVGT 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-southeast (160°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 33°C (91°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KVGT 290953Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP063 T03280039
What changed at KVGT?
Since the 0853Z (1:53 AM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0853Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for KVGT
KVGT is currently VFR with winds from 160° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 5,050 ft (field elevation 2,205 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 KVGT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12LFAV | 4,199 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 12R | 5,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 07 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 2 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 25 | 5,005 ft | ASP | 2 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 30L | 5,000 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 30R | 4,199 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 5→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KVGT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around North Las Vegas Airport 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 KVGT 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at KVGT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KVGT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt. Wind most often came from the S.
- 12L/12R
- 48%
- 25
- 26%
- 07
- 16%
- 30L/30R
- 10%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (10:20 PM PDT)
TAF KVGT 290520Z 2906/3006 20008KT P6SM FEW200 FM290800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200 FM291600 11005KT P6SM FEW200 FM291800 13010G15KT P6SM FEW200 FM292000 20012G19KT P6SM FEW200 FM300300 23008KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KVGT
- IATA
- VGT
- FAA LID
- VGT
- City
- Las Vegas
- State
- Nevada
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,205 ft
- Coordinates
- 36.2091, -115.1940
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 5,005 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 118.05 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.05 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Next sunset
- 15h 56m
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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.
- Propnuts - Willie McCool Memorial Model Air Park — Las Vegas, NV · 7 mi
- Las Vegas Soaring Club Inc - Red Rock Canyon Rd — Las Vegas, NV · 11 mi
- Las Vegas Radio Control Club 2 — Las Vegas, NV · 13 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KVGT reported VFR conditions during about 99.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 360 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.6 kt, calm 15.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Feb | 99.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 99.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 100.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 99.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 99.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 99.8 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nov | 99.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 98.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.5 kt |
| Feb | 6.4 kt |
| Mar | 7.5 kt |
| Apr | 8.2 kt |
| May | 7.9 kt |
| Jun | 7.6 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 5.8 kt |
| Oct | 5.9 kt |
| Nov | 5.5 kt |
| Dec | 5.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KVGT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for North Las Vegas Airport in Las Vegas, NV shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 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 ↗
KVGT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KVGT?+
KVGT has 6 runways — 07, 12L, 12R, 25, 30L, 30R; the longest is 5,005 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KVGT report its own weather?+
Yes — North Las Vegas Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KVGT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KVGT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KVGT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KVGT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KVGT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) 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 North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT)
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