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Boulder City Municipal Airport
Boulder City, United States
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Boulder City Municipal Airport
Boulder City, United States
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Destinations
KBVU
ICAO
2201 ft
Elevation
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Historic Nevada gateway near Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
Opened
1936
Location
Boulder City, United States
Boulder City Municipal Airport (BLD/KBVU) is a general aviation facility located in Boulder City, Nevada, approximately 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas. Situated at an elevation of about 2,201 feet above sea level, it serves private pilots, charter operators, and aerial tour companies offering scenic flights over the Grand Canyon and Lake Mead.
The airport is owned and operated by the City of Boulder City and does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. It plays an important role in supporting tourism to the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead National Recreation Area, with numerous helicopter and fixed-wing tour operators based on the field.
With a single paved runway and a modest general aviation infrastructure, Boulder City Municipal handles a mix of recreational flying, flight training, and air tour operations. Its proximity to major Las Vegas-area attractions makes it a busy hub for sightseeing charter activity.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities consist of a general aviation terminal and fixed-base operator (FBO) services.
Getting to & from
Ground access is via US Route 93, with private vehicle and taxi/rideshare services connecting to Boulder City and the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Boulder City Municipal; the airport is served primarily by air tour and charter operators.
Notable facts
- ›Located approximately 25 miles southeast of Las Vegas, near Hoover Dam and Lake Mead.
- ›Elevation is approximately 2,201 feet above mean sea level.
- ›Home to multiple aerial tour operators offering Grand Canyon and Lake Mead sightseeing flights.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway designated 15/33.
- ›Boulder City itself is one of the few cities in Nevada where gambling is prohibited.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Latest news
Boulder City Review· 9/3/2026
City accepts FAA control tower funds
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BoulderCity.com· 5/29/2026
Boulder City Municipal Airport Receives Grant
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KLAS 8 News Now· 5/26/2026
Boulder City gets $10 million grant to build new airport tower
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Aviation International News· 8/26/2026
Developer Gets Lease for Major Vegas-area Hangar Complex
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FOX5 Vegas· 5/28/2026
Boulder City airport receives $10 million in federal funding for new air traffic control tower
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KSNV· 5/27/2026
Boulder City gets $10M grant for new airport traffic control tower
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