Nellis Air Force Base

The desert basin around Nellis Air Force Base forms part of the Las Vegas Valley, and its arid terrain has shaped both the airfield’s broad layout and the growth of the surrounding metropolis. Located northeast of Las Vegas, the installation is a major centre for U.S. Air Force combat training and is closely associated with the Red Flag exercises held in Nevada’s vast training airspace. The base began in 1941 as Las Vegas Army Airfield and received its present name in 1950, honouring Air Force pilot William Harrell Nellis. Public access to the base is restricted, while Las Vegas provides nearby museums, entertainment and desert excursions. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Nevada.

Generated by AI