Nellis Air Force Base is an active United States Air Force installation in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is about eight to ten miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas. This guide covers directions, base access, housing, schools, medical care, services, and recreation.

Base Overview

Official name Nellis Air Force Base
Military branch United States Air Force
Base status Active
Street address 4311 N Washington Blvd, Suite 102, Nellis AFB, NV 89191
Visitor Center phone 702-652-3216
Official website Nellis Air Force Base

Location and Directions

Nellis Air Force Base is in Clark County, about eight to ten miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas. From Harry Reid International Airport, take Interstate 15 north to the Craig Road exit, turn east onto Craig Road, and continue to the Nellis AFB main gate. Bus service is also listed from the airport through the Downtown Transportation Center and MAX Route 113, but check current schedules before traveling.

Visitor Information

The Visitor Control Center is at 4625 Fitzgerald Blvd. and is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It closes on family days and federal holidays. Visitors must follow REAL ID rules and bring a REAL ID, an Enhanced Driver's License, or a non-REAL-ID-compliant license with another federally issued identification document.

The Main Gate and Range Road Gate are open 24 hours. Landings, Simons, and Beale gates have weekday hours only. Pass and registration services are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 702-652-8681, 702-652-3218, or 702-652-6798. Confirm current access rules before traveling.

Housing and Lodging

The Housing Management Office is at 4601 Richard Kisling Drive. Its phone number is 702-652-1840. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. most weeks.

Service Details
Nellis Inn 5941 Fitzgerald Blvd.; 702-652-2711
Reception Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lodging Transient rooms and temporary lodging facilities for incoming families

Facilities and Services

The base has one commissary and one large exchange, along with a mall and a shoppette. The Military and Family Readiness Center offers relocation, deployment, employment, financial, and family readiness support at 4311 N. Washington Blvd., Suite 102, Building 312. Call 702-652-3327. Other listed services include legal assistance, an education office, Exceptional Family Member Program support, retiree activities, a post office, and religious services.

Schools and Childcare

Coral Academy of Science, Nellis Campus, is a public charter school for Pre-K through eighth grade. It is at 107 Stafford Drive in the Nellis Landings housing area, and enrollment uses a lottery process. The School Liaison Office can help families at 4211 Duffer Drive, Building 602. Call 702-652-2894 or 702-715-2724.

Families should request installation child care through MilitaryChildCare.com. Family Child Care is at 4211 Duffer Drive, Building 602, and can be reached at 702-652-4400 or 702-373-4967. The Boys and Girls Club and Youth Programs offer school-age care, summer programs, sports, arts, and other activities.

Medical Services

Medical detail Information
Facility Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Building 1300
Appointments 702-653-2273
Regular hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Emergency care Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year

The medical center provides preventive, emergency, and acute care for eligible TRICARE beneficiaries. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

Recreation and Amenities

Nellis offers arts and crafts, a recreation center, golf, fitness, tennis, swimming, outdoor activities, fishing, and stables. Other listed amenities include a movie theater, Community Commons, The Club, a base exchange food court, and Wi-Fi hotspots in selected facilities.

Frequently used facilities, including the exchange, commissary, movie theater, hospital, post office, Desert Oasis, and The Club, have accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms.

Things to Know

  • Nellis is an Air Force advanced combat aviation training installation and is part of Air Combat Command.
  • The visitor control center is separate from the administrative address listed in the overview.
  • The former base operator phone service has been discontinued. Use the official Nellis phone directory or the specific office contact.
  • Military families seeking child care should submit requests through MilitaryChildCare.com.
  • Access details, gate hours, identification rules, and service hours can change. Confirm them before traveling.
  • Access-controlled military areas are not open to the general public without proper authorization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Nellis Air Force Base?

It is about eight to ten miles northeast of downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

What phone number should visitors use?

Call the Visitor Control Center at 702-652-3216.

Is the main gate open all day?

Yes. The Main Gate is listed as open 24 hours, but access rules can change.

Does Nellis have on-base lodging?

Yes. The Nellis Inn offers transient rooms and temporary lodging facilities for incoming families.

Where can families request child care?

Military families should request installation child care through MilitaryChildCare.com.