Las Vegas Municipal (KLVS), New Mexico
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Las Vegas Municipal Airport, KLVS, sits at 6,877 feet elevation in northeastern New Mexico, roughly 487 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field is non-towered and handles a modest but steady mix of business aviation traffic, recorded at 866 operations against a total of 1,134 for 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data. With a longest paved runway of 8,199 feet and both 100LL and Jet A available on a self-service basis, KLVS serves as a practical stop for operators transiting the region.
Runways
Las Vegas Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 8,199 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Las Vegas Municipal has Jet A1 and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Las Vegas Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ), 81 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Las Vegas Municipal recorded 866 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KLVS is concentrated with a notable peak in January and a secondary rise in June, tapering to its lowest levels in July, August, and December.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 110 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Las Vegas Municipal averages 5.3 days above 90°F in July and 29.1 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83.5°F, and December the coldest, at 46.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Las Vegas Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The PAPI for runways 02, 20, 14, and 32 is pilot-activated, as is the MIRL for runways 02/20 and 14/32, via CTAF.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Numerous hold and direction signs are out of service.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact flight service on the FSS frequency, contact Albuquerque ARTCC.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day on a self-service basis with credit card payment.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Las Vegas Municipal has five airfields within 50 NM. The closest is San Miguel Ranch, 28.67 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KLVS?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at Albuquerque International Sunport, roughly 81 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KABQ or another designated port of entry before or after operating at KLVS. There is no local CANPASS or onsite CBP option to substitute for this routing. Dispatchers should factor this distance into any international itinerary planning.
What runways are available at Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport, KLVS, offers two paved asphalt runways. Runway 14/32 is the longer of the two at 8,199 feet, with a width of 75 feet. Runway 02/20 measures 5,006 feet long and is also 75 feet wide. Both runways support the airport's maximum paved length designation of 8,199 feet. Neither runway is lit for continuous operation; pilot-activated lighting is used instead.
Is KLVS a towered airport, and how are lights and CTAF handled?
KLVS is a non-towered airport. Pilots activate the PAPI systems for runways 02, 20, 14, and 32, along with the MIRL for runways 02/20 and 14/32, over the CTAF frequency. Because there is no control tower, all traffic coordination and lighting activation depend on pilot initiative and radio communication. Aircraft unable to reach flight service on the FSS frequency should contact Albuquerque ARTCC as an alternate means of communication. This setup is typical for airports of this size but requires extra attention from crews unfamiliar with the field.
What fuel is available at Las Vegas Municipal Airport?
Las Vegas Municipal Airport, KLVS, stocks both 100LL avgas and Jet A. Fuel is available on a 24-hour self-service basis using a credit card, so crews are not dependent on staffed hours to refuel. The airport's staffed attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1630 local time, but self-service fueling operates independently of that schedule. This makes KLVS usable for after-hours fuel stops even though the field itself is unattended overnight. No fuel confirmation beyond the self-service listing is implied for specialty grades.
Does business aviation traffic at KLVS vary by season?
Yes, traffic at Las Vegas Municipal Airport shows a notable seasonal pattern. Business aviation operations peak in January at 110 movements and again in June near 97, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Quieter months include July, August, and December, each falling well below the January peak. Total annual business aviation operations recorded were 866 out of 1,134 total operations for the year. Dispatchers scheduling repeat visits to KLVS should expect this month-to-month variation rather than a flat traffic pattern.