KLAS-TV Channel 8 Heliport HeliportPrivate
NV38 · Las Vegas, NV · Non-towered
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Weather
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:08 PM
| Event | Local (PDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 12:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 12:52Z |
| Sunset | 07:40 PM | 02:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:08 PM | 03:08Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for NV38 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the NV38 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LAS 116.90 · LSV 135.50 · BLD 116.70 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAS · Las Vegas | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r343° / 3.1 NM |
| LSV · Nellis | TACAN | 135.50 · 12X | — | r212° / 9.5 NM |
| BLD · Boulder City | VORTAC | 116.70 · 114X | High | r284° / 16.6 NM |
| INS · Indian Springs | TACAN | 114.00 · 87X | — | r123° / 36.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NV38 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NV38
- Coordinates
- 36.1307, -115.1617
- Elevation
- 2,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 14E
- Sectional chart
- LAS VEGAS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- LOS ANGELES (ZLA)
- Flight service (FSS)
- RENO · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 2002/11
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 1 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC LAS VEGAS APCH AT 725-200-4432.
Nearby airports
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About NV38
KLAS-TV Channel 8 Heliport (NV38) is a heliport in Las Vegas, NV, at 2,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NV38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NV38 have a control tower?
No. KLAS-TV Channel 8 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NV38?
KLAS-TV Channel 8 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NV38?
KLAS-TV Channel 8 Heliport is in Las Vegas, NV, at an elevation of 2,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.1307, -115.1617.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open NV38 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.