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- From Bobby Henderson
on 21-Jun-2008
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Landed here late on June 17, 2008. I called up on unicom for parking directions which were excellent, but when I came into the terminal the person on the desk couldn't have been less helpful. I asked for hotel suggestions and he just sent me into the briefing room and told me to look at a list. After an hour I had a hotel and a taxi to the strip. On the other hand the next morning the ladies on the desk were extremely pleasant and efficient. I was shuttled across the apron to the aircraft. Self service fuel was easy to use.
- From Alan Cheak
on 31-May-2008
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Arrived into North Las Vegas airport May 28, 2008 in our Comanche 250. Great gas prices and outstanding service. Had a rental car through Enterprise rental car set up right there. Rate was $33.00 a day. Looked up the same rate on Hotwire and saw that a rate was for $25.99/day. Asked out of curiosity if we could get that rate and was told that rate was for out of McCarran, however the rental car place is only a couple of miles a way. Still all contract signing was done at the NLV terminal. Will leave the car there in the morning when we leave early. Overall a great airport to use if flying into Las Vegas.
- From Scot Cook
on 24-Apr-2008
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Arrived at KVGT on 4/21 and was met by a wonderful staff. We had misplaced a bag and left it on one of their vans. They went the extra effort to find it and return it to us. I can't say enough about this wonderful staff. The airport was exceptionally nice, great prices, and incredible service. Our corporation had been flying to LAS, but I'll make sure we now switch to VGT! Thanks to all.
- From Michael D Smith
on 30-Mar-2008
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Stayed four days, $20 parking total. Self serve a breeze $4.34/). Called a cab and it was waiting when I got there. Easy to the strip ($33 with tip) I rented a car from Enterprise and left it on the return. I assume it will be there when they open on Monday. Maybe I should have gotten the insurance...
- From John Ewald
on 18-Mar-2008
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Landed here in my Baron. This is the place to come if you're going to Vegas. Good service and reasonably priced gas. I'll be back.
- From Sean Dickerson
on 25-Feb-2008
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Well, every time I do get a chance to fly in here, I am never let down. The line guys are great, customer service is great and fuel prices are waaaayyy better than LAS. No ramp fees, here, no outrageous fees with the exception of the norm, but every fee is definitely agreeable and much cheaper than any FBO at LAS. Whenever I do get a chance to fly in the LAS area, I'll stop here over LAS anytime. HND is pretty nice, too, but a little far from the strip.
- From Dan Wyson
on 10-Feb-2008
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Always a great experience landing here. I fly in weekly on business in a 182 and am always treated well. Parallel runways with flight training going on require special attention.
- From Jim O'Day
on 31-Jan-2008
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Another great stop at N Las Vegas. The line man had my plane tied down before I could finish stretching. Helpful in helping with my bags too. Shuttle to the strip was nice too. Fuel order handled perfectly too. Thanks.
- From Andrew Douglas
on 28-Jan-2008
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Flew into North Las Vegas for the annual CES convention. To put it simply, I'll be back. The service was excellent, the rates agreeable. You can't get better than that!
- From Will Simmons
on 05-Jan-2008
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Great staff! Super helpful and professional. Unless you have no choice but to go into LAS this is the clear choice. Great runways w/ little to no congestion like LAS. Much better fuel prices and service, too.
- From WD Lewis
on 18-Nov-2007
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KNVT was great. I booked Hertz car online. A "Follow Me" van took us to the tie down and gave us a ride to the terminal. I told the driver we had a Hertz car & the Hertz guy was there with the car when we were ready for it. Great gas prices. $0.20 less per gallon for SS. Everyone was nice. We took the rent a car to the Hoover dam for a tour and had lunch at a lookout before the tour. Great stop. Everyone was nice and helpful! One caveat. We came in IFR (VFR conditions) and approach dumped me at 13, 000 with the airport in sight for a visual approach. I had begged for a lower altitude. My advice... Be aggressive to get down as early as possible.
- From Robert Holliday
on 01-Oct-2007
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I landed at KVGT on Sept 21 2007. I called on Unicom and they came out with a van to help tie down and carry the luggage to the shuttle. Every one was very professional and friendly. I could not have been happier with the service and facilities. I will definitely return to this airport anytime I am in the area. I fly a 1969 Cessna 172.
- From Armando Velasco
on 11-Sep-2007
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I passed through VGT when I diverted there because of a storm. As I can recall, my son and I taxied in off the runway at night and called UNICOM. A friendly woman politely guided us to the ramp as the tower was closed and the pouring rain didn't help. When we reached the ramp, a vehicle escorted us to a spot out in the boon-docks. The elderly man casually stayed in the van and watched as we soaked ourselves in the rain trying to gather our luggage. When we finally loaded up in the van, the man's overall attitude was quite grouchy and made it seem as though us flying in had ruined his night. After being rushed out of the van and into terminal, a sweet customer service representative arranged transportation and even went to the extent of making some fresh coffee being the terminal was about to close. I've been told that VGT is notorious for catering to jets prior to small guys such as myself, but great desk agents like that one often make up for the line service's lack of interest.
- From Victor Nahigian
on 24-Jul-2007
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Self-serve pumps are easy to use and easily accessible. Rental cars companies never seem to be staffed on-site, call ahead as Enterprise treated us well! Line staff friendly, the FBO van picked us up with my bags (at the plane) and brought us to a local hotel - my guess though is they cater to the big jets and turbine twins first, but I always seem to arrive during a 'lull'. DO NOT stay at nearby hotels, some are awful (trashy); Texan hotel (and Fiesta) are the best hotels nearby but do not compare to strip hotels - not even close! $6.50 a night for a tie down seems inexpensive to me, this FBO seems "city operated" with no frills (they have free ice though!)- The front desk has always pleasant to me - but they do take their time - they need a baggage carrier, as we had to "lug" the bags back to the plane when we got back. Best bet is to "rent a car" and go to the strip while saving money versus McCarran Airport. Tower controllers are always great to me when I am here.
Response from Doug McNeeley, North Las Vegas Airport
I am the VGT Airport Manager. I appreciate Mr. Nahigian's comments and we have just ordered three new luggage carriers. But, on your next trip, save the walk to your aircraft and simply ask a Customer Service Representative for a ride in one of our new vans! In addition to low fuel prices we also offer free transportation from the airport to any hotel on the Strip at designated times. We sincerely "cater" to everyone here - not just turbine aircraft.
- From Bill Flynn
on 19-Jul-2007
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Not very friendly, allowed pitot tube cover to be stolen and non-caring. Will never go to North Las Vegas airport again will go to Henderson. If you can avoid this place do so.
Response from Doug McNeeley, VGT Airport Manager
After reading Bill Flynn's posting below I called to address his concerns. I discovered that Bill Flynn, Sr. wrote the comments but it was his son, Bill Flynn, Jr., who actually flew the trip. The son explained that, in fact, one of our linepersons was very attentive and spent 10 minutes scouring the ramp for the missing cover, which most likely blew off in the desert wind. Regardless, I'm sending Mr. Flynn a replacement pitot tube cover free of charge with our apologies.
- From Kent Johnson
on 30-Jun-2007
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Most unprofessional ATC ever encountered, at least one of them. He seemed to be angry, we couldn't contact tower due to this guy ranting on a couple poor pilots, very condescending, bad attitude. Other than that not a bad place, we liked the follow me vans and the fuel prices. Nice place other than ATC.
- From Michael Hawke
on 12-Jun-2007
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Took a PC-12 into VGT about a month ago. In this day and age, the price of Jet was great!! Line service was awesome! They really care about their customers and go out of the way to take care of you! That's less than I can say about the front desk staff. Cranky and curt are the best way to describe them. They made it clear that we weren't a big kerosene burner and treated us accordingly. In short, front desk service was lousy, but line service was impeccable!!
- From Doug Winston
on 07-May-2007
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Flew in to KVGT this last, very busy boxing, sports weekend. They had plenty of ramp space and the "follow me" van driver pushed back and tied down our craft securely in spite of 30-40 kt winds. He also chased after flying money etc when a passenger dropped her purse on the tarmac. Good guy. The ladies at the front desk were a little indifferent and continued a really banal conversation rather than giving 100% attention to the customer. I believe these are Clark County employees so it's our govt at work. Hard to imagine getting so worked up over a $5 overnight charge as the last commenter did since some FBO's charge $10 plus just to stop on the ramp. Didn't use the shuttle as passenger had a rental car but Enterprise left the keys and info with the ladies at the desk, no problems. Dropped them 2 days later at the same spot. Have no complaints and recommend both VGT and Henderson as well run, inexpensive County airports with excellent service.
- From Dave Taylor
on 25-Apr-2007
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Flew in 4/19/2007 the controllers, linemen, & shuttle driver were professional. The FBO employees were EXTREMELY rude. After flying in & dropping my pax. I flew to Lake Havasu overnight. VGT still charged an overnight fee! When I addressed this I was accused of lying, given the 3rd degree, & CHARGED ANYWAY! Apparently one must check out & since the staff had already gone home at my time of departure I couldn't. They said and I quote, "that's not our problem" All this after politely buying fuel, despite the extremely poor (the WORST I've ever had!) service I received. FBO's can't treat customers this way, they must realize what a small world GA is and that pilots and pax Talk & DO have other options. I've been to dozens of FBO's around the country and have NEVER been treated this poorly. I won't be returning, and I WONT be recommending this FBO to anyone. We have better options & nobody deserves that level of poor service.
- From Chet Cromer
on 24-Apr-2007
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Great airport, but very busy! SS pumps are the best setup I have ever seen. Fuel was more reasonable than what I expected in Las Vegas. They offer a free one-way shuttle to the casinos.
- From Jon Yoder
on 22-Mar-2007
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Tower was friendly even though it was busy. Didn't get met with any services on ramp but people inside were friendly. Gas was 'cheap' compared to other places and fuel attendant was fast and did things perfect. Very nice facility and I look forward to returning sometime. Less stressful than I thought'd be for first time in Vegas area with my own plane.
- From J Koop
on 09-Mar-2007
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RE: Brian Fox Feb 17- The comment about drinking security, I am at VGT every night M-F after hours, and see the security guys every night. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY WRONG about your comment. That was unprofessional and inaccurate. It sounds to me like you had a bad time, fine, No one likes a bad experience, but leave the wild speculations and personal attacks out of it. I have stood there and heard the security told how they are to administer their job. They are doing EXACTLY what they were told by their employer. Grow up, call the airport management and express your concerns about after hour usage.
- From Casey Balch
on 18-Feb-2007
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What a great airport. APCH CNTRL was very helpful and friendly. FOLLOW ME truck waiting for me. Only downfall is the taxi service very slow waited for over an hr. Ended up with a rental car. Thanks VGT can’t wait to be back.
- From Brian Fox
on 17-Feb-2007
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Landed at approx. 20:00 on a Friday night and the FBO was getting ready to shut down for the night... This is Vegas, and 20:00???? What’s that about? Next we got a ride to the strip, which was timely and did wait to tie the aircraft down, but no shuttle back to the airport. After we were severely disappointed with the activity on the Strip because it was All-Star weekend (avoid this weekend at all costs) we returned at 23:30 on Friday night to find a note on the door for security, a call to security went to a call center which told us that we could use access to the pilots lounge and other FBO facilities, the security officer that opened the door seemed intoxicated and would not let us use the facilities except for immediate departure planning and quick restrooms, I will not be returning to VGT I STRONGLY recommend HND if you desire service, also there is NEVER a service fee, and they are ALWAYS Friendly there.
- From Jerry Guzman
on 13-Feb-2007
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Flew in for the day in a C172 from San Diego 2-12-07. Great service from the lineman who guided us to the terminal. He tied up the plane and gave us a ride to the terminal. Upon entering, the staff greeted us and we signed in. I made prior arrangements through Toyota Rent-a Car and our new Corolla was waiting outside. The lady at the counter handed me the keys and off we went. The cost for the rental was $35 with taxes for the day. Well worth the money. The manager, Tony at Toyota was helpful and advised they give discounts for multiple days. We felt like we flew in a gulfstream with the great service we got. Will fly in again for sure. On a side note, I used the self-serve pump and used my debit card and pressed the "fill up" button. Well to my surprise, I was billed $650 for 21 gallons of Avgas. I called and the rep at the terminal she said I would get reimbursed the remaining amount in three business days. Easier to use the fuel lineman for the 20 cents extra per gallon.
- From Doug McNeeley
on 07-Feb-2007
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Regarding ground transportation from North Las Vegas Airport to the Las Vegas Strip, the airport offers a courtesy shuttle that runs daily at 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, and 1800, with an additional departure at 2000 on Friday and Sunday. The shuttle is dependable, free of charge, and it will take you to the resort property of your choice. After feedback from AirNav users, I have contacted the shuttle company and their drivers will now wait up to 15 minutes after the last departure time for inbound pilots who contact us on Unicom. Please note two other local FBOs share our frequency, so be sure you are talking with North Las Vegas when you make your initial call. Enterprise (702-395-2244) and Hertz (702-395-2207) both guarantee they will be at the airport to meet anyone with a prior reservation. The response from taxicab companies is dependent on their workload and at peak times the wait can exceed 30 minutes. For this reason, we suggest you use the shuttle or car rental companies.
- From Ken Bowersox
on 10-Dec-2006
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Stopped overnight at VGT on 7 December. Echo the previous comments about the great tower controllers - true professionals who were obviously trying to make it easy for a pilot like me who was unfamiliar with the area. Was especially happy with the service from the FBO. Called ahead and was able to arrange sunshade parking for $10 a night.
- From John Gunderson
on 06-Dec-2006
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Arrived on the 19th of Nov for a Thanksgiving week stay. Approach control and Tower were fantastic. Vectored us over LAS for a great view of the strip at night. Touched down at 1958 hours. Van met us and we followed to parking. Lineman unloaded our bags at 2000 hours and called inside for the shuttle to hold. Desk staff replied the shuttle stopped running “5 minutes ago.” Very frustrating since we called ahead on Unicom. Inside the shuttle driver was saying goodbye to front desk staff as we were checking in. It wasn’t like other customers were already in the van; he just wanted to get off work! Very frustrating since we called ahead on Unicom 20 minutes prior. Outside crew was excellent on both arrival and departure. Inside crew was terrible for both…very poor attitudes!! Give city workers a bad name. Recommendations for Airport Manager to terminate inside crew and replace with people like the outside crew. Free bottled water in pilots lounge a nice touch. Overall a nice airport for the area, as long as you know what to expect with the desk staff; which is very poor customer service and an overall feeling of unhappiness.
- From Reed Prior
on 11-Nov-2006
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Arrived in a C414 in a hurry for a downtown meeting. Called 20 minutes ahead on Unicom, asking that a cab be waiting. Was promised "OK, no problem". After landing, all desk personnel denied responding to my Unicom call . . . But someone had certainly answered me! I was told cabs would take >45 minutes to arrive, neither car rental counter was manned (at 4pm on a Monday!), and the shuttle didn't leave for a half hour. No one was willing to provide a ride, at ANY price! It took >90 minutes after landing to get downtown. The good news is that line service folks were excellent, avgas was cheap, the hotel shuttle is actually complimentary when it does run, and ATC was wonderful at managing a huge density of traffic. Depart VFR if you can, and activate your IFR once airborne. Coordinate in advance with Clearance Delivery. If you await IFR release on the ground, you'll wait 30+ minutes at rush hour to get off, and you'll fly a crazy, time-wasting departure route.
- From Bill Harris
on 27-Oct-2006
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Line service guys get an A, the folks behind the desk a D. The controllers get an A++++. Really great guys, you can hear it in their voices. The shuttle only leaves every two hours. The front desk called us a cab, no idea when they would come. After waiting 20 minutes asked again, they just shrugged. After another 20, same thing. Finally about 15 minutes before the shuttle was to leave, we told them to forget the cab. No one ever offered to make another call. The shuttle only takes you into the hotels, you have to get a cab back. Part of the Las Vegas mafia sponsored cab service deal, they can't pickup, heck nobody can, the cabs have their own protection police squad! Overall good FBO and airport with good fuel prices.
- From Felix Porras
on 14-Oct-2006
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I fly into VGT very often. This time I got stuck because of weather and it was past midnight, and worst of all... I had to use the toilet badly! So the very very nice security guy had everything in the building open for me and he was helpful in every single aspect, he even gave us a ride to the fiesta (which it was booked out!). I didn’t get his name but if he is reading he knows whom he is. There was a few pilots stuck yesterday and he helped us all. On the way back this morning the nice lady at the desk didn't even charge me the overnight fee, I really recommend VGT terminal. Although there is always those taxi drivers just beggin for a tip! Where I am from you need to earn your tip and never ever ask for it in a rude manner if you know what I mean...
- From Phil Corman
on 10-Oct-2006
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Let me add my praises to ATC staff at KVGT. Gave me my departure clearance (VFR) through Las Vegas Class B while I was taxiing into the fuel pumps, and while giving me taxi directions to the pump. The airport was extremely busy and they vectored me around traffic in the pattern. Then gave me a great tour of Las Vegas on my departure. Expect vectors from Las Vegas approach for the duration of flight in Class B. LV Approach was also very cool. KVGT is a must stop for fun in LV or just for fuel.
- From A Arno
on 25-Sep-2006
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This is, without a doubt, the best service anywhere. $5/night tie down fee, free shuttle to any hotel, super friendly staff and cheap avgas! Who could ask for more? In addition the KVGT Controllers are very friendly and professional. There are so many operations out there that could learn a lot from these people!
- From Izzy Gryko
on 24-Sep-2006
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First rate service and facilities. We didn't call ahead, but there was a "Follow Me" car waiting when we got off the runway. Took us straight to the apron and a tie down spot. The shuttle between the airport and the Strip runs every 2 hours (8am, 10am, noon, etc.), so plan your arrival accordingly and avoid the wait! The taxi from the strip back to the airport is around $25 or so.
- From Joe Budge
on 22-Sep-2006
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Stopped at VGT overnight on 8/4/06. Disappointing service. When we arrived in the Saratoga we were directed (by radio) to parking a considerable distance from the terminal. The Pilatus, which came in behind us, got the "Follow Me" van and a ride into the terminal - we had to schlep our bags by ourselves. Long wait for Enterprise to show up (I should’ a read AirNav!). On departure it took 25 min. After asking at the desk to get someone to actually open the gate so we could drive out to the plane. Caution for Pilots: On landing 12R/30L the hold line is on the far side of taxiway A. When exiting the runway cross the taxiway onto the ramp to avoid runway incursions.
- From Dave Van Horn
on 11-Sep-2006
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This is a smooth, polished and friendly operation. Last-minute trip didn't call ahead and (single-pilot IFR) didn't have a chance to call Unicom. Still there was a "Follow me" van waiting for my single as we exited the runway (how'd they know?), took us right to a tie down, called ahead for a shuttle to town and took us right to the terminal. Everyone was very nice even when I didn't read big signs right in front of me. An excellent operation.
- From Michael Sutton
on 08-Sep-2006
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Excellent service! Called ahead by radio and the desk held the shuttle for us, even though we missed their departure time due to ATC vectors. This well-organized operation and exceptional service is the reason I now use VGT rather than one of the other airports in Las Vegas.
- From Dennis Carr
on 16-Jul-2006
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Used Hertz car rental for the first time at VGT instead of Enterprise. The desk was manned and it was a pleasure to deal with them. Much better than Enterprise!
- From Robert Grierson
on 07-Jul-2006
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The line service, terminal service, and shuttle drivers were all a joy to work with. Even the restaurant is worth a return visit.
- From Mark Franklin
on 27-Jun-2006
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Best GA service in western U.S. Advise calling NLV Unicom 122.95 in flight (I was able to reach them 50nm out of \S.E. At 12500) to let them know you need their FREE shuttle service to your hotel. Runs every 2 hours up until 6pm except for Friday & Sunday when last run is at 8pm.
- From Larry Hawkins
on 05-Jun-2006
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Got great service at VGT, the friendly staff was eager to please, made me feel like I was important to their business even though I was not a Lear jet. But the outstanding part of flying into VGT is the professional and courteous controllers; from LAS APC to the VGT tower everyone was really nice and helpful.
- From James Christopher
on 01-Jun-2006
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Nice terminal and FBO personnel with relatively inexpensive fuel at self serve. Getting a taxi is a hit or miss proposition here - best just settle for their shuttle schedule. I had the bad luck to need the excellent maintenance facility on the field (Ron's Aircraft) during a visit last week. This is a service that doesn't seem to be available at the other reliever airports in the Las Vegas area and is sure handy to have on airport when you really need it.
- From Chris Morris
on 25-May-2006
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Excellent FBO, Line service, tie downs, free bottled water, everything! BUT: the worst rental car experience, EVER. The Enterprise desk was unmanned so they kept us waiting for an hour and made up stories when I called to check where they were, the off airport location was packed with angry customers, the car was a Junker and not clean or full of Gas. Avoid Enterprise at VGT.
- From Dave Ford
on 17-May-2006
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Flew in to VGT for May 12-14 weekend. Heads up. They do not offer the shuttle on a random basis any more. It operates on a schedule. Every even hour until 6:00pm during the week. I think it goes until 8:00pm on Fri and Sat, but call the Unicom office ahead of time to confirm that.
- From Gus Funnell
on 16-May-2006
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Very helpful and efficient. We were able to leave a Hertz car with them that had been rented elsewhere. Shuttle leaves on the hour, only $5 tie down, fuel price reasonable, free cold water bottles. No reason ever to go back to McCarran.
- From Leslie Briggs
on 06-Apr-2006
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Our second visit in our Citation. I have used KLAS for years and now it is filed as an alternate. Line staff very helpful and attentive. Great controllers, very professional and helpful. Busy GA airport, served also by scenic tour flights. So keep your eyes out for traffic and adjust pattern accordingly.
- From Marc Gohres
on 19-Mar-2006
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I had to put my comment in for my home base airport. KVGT has the best tower controllers anywhere, always a pleasure working with them. The facilities here are top notch, and have been so since I have been flying here back in 1995.
- From Ken Maples
on 17-Mar-2006
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As most of the other folks have said, a really nice friendly GA FBO. Always meet you with a van at the tiedown and give you a ride over to the terminal building. Cheap prices, top-notch first class facilities too. The ride into town is a tiny bit further than McCarran but it's worth it. They do everything to make sure you'll come back next time you're in town.
- From Joe Mcghie
on 28-Feb-2006
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Flying in and out of weekly, this is a great GA airport. But be prepared for Las Vegas departure, if they are busy, not to clear you into Bravo airspace. This happens regularly and can take you perilously close to the mountains west of the airport. The easiest plan is to fly northwest along Hwy 95, climb, and if you can't get clearance into Bravo, fly over the mountains to the west of Class B.
- From Tony Calvillo
on 08-Feb-2006
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Much better alternative airport than KLAS. Fuel is about $1.75 less and easier to get in and out. Be familiar with KLAS terminal: Lone Mtn, Bank of America, Red Rock Golf, Three fingers, etc. If approaching from West LAS Vegas approach will not be able to pick you up until about 25-30 miles out. If over 6 hours, $6 parking fee. Much better than Atlantic at KLAS 30 gls min. at $1.75-2.00 higher or $50 parking fee for a Beech Baron. Shuttle service available to strip call Terminal for schedule or also rental car / taxi / limo service available.
- From Adam Bell
on 07-Feb-2006
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There's no better way to go! Las Vegas approach was friendly and helpful arriving into the Class B. Arrived from over Mead and got vectors to the Stratosphere for a right downwind for 12R. Nice view of the strip on the way in. As I cleared the runway and contacted ground, I was instructed to follow a van to a tie down. Before I could get out of the plane, a guy hopped out of the van and pushed the 182 and its passengers back into the tie down spot. He loaded our bags as we cleaned up the cockpit and gathered our belongings. Dropped us off at the terminal door and drove the bags to the front of the terminal where a nice, clean, black Excursion was waiting to take us to our destination on the strip. If you are a nobody and want to feel like a VIP, make your destination KVGT!
- From Michael Sutton
on 26-Jan-2006
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We diverted to VGT from Henderson Field because HND has no maintenance facilities. We found VGT to be a well organized operation and the fuel prices were reasonable. This is a great place to fly into if you're visiting Vegas and especially if you're staying on the north end of the strip. We'll be back!
- From Matt Reedy
on 07-Jan-2006
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Excellent service, very helpful ground/tower controllers, great facilities, nice restaurant on upper level. If IFR, be prepared to come in high over Nellis AFB and make quick descent for VGT.
- From Heraldo Carrasco
on 06-Jan-2006
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At first I was a bit skeptical about flying into North Las Vegas because I felt it was a bit far from all the action. In reality, it turned out to be one great experience and really made a fabulous first impression. The ATC controllers were very friendly and clearly delivered all procedures. Upon taxing and being parked by a white van, the FBO employee spoke to me in my native language which impressed me and gave me feel of home. All in all, the FBO is very nice and will definitely be one of my most visited airports in the months to come.
- From Richard Van Dyke
on 13-Dec-2005
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Nice place to fly into. Can be hectic at times, lots of tour traffic, but the tower people are very accomodating and easy to deal with. The FBO gave us excellent service. We had a lot of luggage and they sent a van to our plane to help out.
- From Ken Stallings
on 26-Nov-2005
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From the time in August when I moved my plane to KVGT (for my Air Force PCS) to today, I have never seen a more consistently excellent airport nor a more friendly staff of people, including ATC. VGT is one of the busiest airports in the country, but the ATC and FBO people are some of the nicest you will ever find. Heck, if you're not careful, ground control will strike up a conversation about your plane and how nice it is! The restaurant serves a great hamburger and eating it on the balcony watching the planes and the surrounding mountains is a million dollar experience! VGT also has an abundance of shops for your every maintenance need. It has to be one of the very best GA airports in the nation.
- From Jon Nevin
on 17-Nov-2005
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Flew into KVGT at night and was treated to routing over KLAS & the strip, great view! ATC was helpful throughout. The FBO was extremely courteous from start to finish, really went above and beyond.
- From Brian Larsen
on 09-Nov-2005
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Arrived from the south in a C182 Friday around 6 p.m. ATC was very friendly and helpful vectoring me through the Class B airspace. Found a spot in the transient parking area and walked to the close by terminal. VGT offers a nice terminal, a pilot planning room with Internet, a pilot lounge with free cold water bottles, 5$ overnight fee and reasonable fuel prices. The wait for the courtesy shuttle service was an hour so we had to take a taxi to the LV Hilton for $22. When returning Sunday afternoon the plane was fuelled and the bill ready. Leaving VGT and the Class B was easy with good service from ATC. Overall a good experience I will return to VGT next time I go to Las Vegas but don't count on the free shuttle.
- From Tracy Forrest
on 31-Oct-2005
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I have had delays in the past at VGT getting a rental car so I started going into LAS and using Executive, In flew a smaller plane into Las Vegas today and thought I would try VGT again, It took me longer to get my prearranged Hertz Gold rental car than then the flight over from LA took. The FBO employees are government employees and have no idea what customer service is. It's worth the premium price at LAS to actually receive customer service.
- From Markus Herm
on 11-Oct-2005
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All I can say is McCarren is no longer on my chart I will only use it as a waypoint. The initial call to ATC getting a reply welcome to N. Las Vegas is a great feeling, talking to ground and your staff is excellent. Thank you all. I will be back
- From Carl Marbach
on 10-Aug-2005
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Previously, I had trouble getting a cab to the Strip. This time I called ahead for their (free) shuttle and things worked out great! I'll keep trying VGT.
- From Scott Siemiller
on 30-Jul-2005
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All in all VGT was a good experience. We didn't have any linemen come out to guide us to parking, but that's what I'm accustumed to. Overnight parking was only $5 and we were able to park fairly close to the terminal. For anyone that's holding back flying to Vegas because of the class Bravo airspace, don't. These guys are awesome and extremely easy to work with. It was a lot easier than flying into most class Charlie airspaces.
- From Hamlet Gonzalez
on 25-Jul-2005
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very memorable and is always a pleasure. i can't remember any incidents when i wasn't treated like royalty. The line service gentleman escorted me to parking after I confirmed my overnight stay with the polite gal at the front desk. a taxi was arranged for me since the shuttle hours were no longer in service. North Las Vegas is what i would like to consider my home away from home is always a pleasure to visit. Thanks everyone, for a job well done!
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