Flying into Las Vegas Class B Airspace

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Hi,
Has anyone flown into North Las Vegas Airport from the southwest?
I am heading into North Las Vegas Airport from the south or southwest. Wondering what to expect in terms of vectors or would I be better to try and stay on the perimeter and under the airspace?
Thanks for your help.
 
It's not too bad. If you are on vectors they usually route you along the mountains to the west of Vegas. You can also just avoid bravo pretty easily there too.
 
I have flown into KLAS. Its not a big deal as long as you stay on top of your game. At the most, they will probably give you an arrival procedure and ask you to keep your speed up. The taxiing in KLAS was more daunting than flying the class B. Also, Vegas is virtually VMC every single day.
I never understood why people make such a big deal out of bravo airspace?:dunno::dunno: I find it to be just like C and D but with more traffic in peak hours and with the transponder requirement.
 
cirrusmx said:
I never understood why people make such a big deal out of bravo airspace?:dunno::dunno: I find it to be just like C and D but with more traffic in peak hours and with the transponder requirement.
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Wish I had that attitude. I frequently flew into/through class C, but as a newly minted private pilot, I am scared sh*tless of my local Class B. It's NY, so we have 3 major airports to deal with, one right next to another.
 
Meanee said:
Wish I had that attitude. I frequently flew into/through class C, but as a newly minted private pilot, I am scared sh*tless of my local Class B. It's NY, so we have 3 major airports to deal with, one right next to another.
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All Bravos aren't created equal, so to speak, but friends who fly back East have always indicated that NYC TRACON provides good service when they can.

Chicago on the other hand...
 
Vegas isn't a big deal at all. North Las Vegas can be a busy place, though.

I used to do a lot of flights in and out of there doing ambulance work, and I've lived in Vegas four different times. I'd rather go almost anywhere in the world other than Vegas.
 
Meanee said:
Wish I had that attitude. I frequently flew into/through class C, but as a newly minted private pilot, I am scared sh*tless of my local Class B. It's NY, so we have 3 major airports to deal with, one right next to another.
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The NY Bravo is pretty friendly from what I've found! Rarely do I hear pilots being instructed to remain clear.

Chicago from what I hear is unfriendly. Los Angeles is intimidating to me because of its size and complexity. New York...scoot through it a few times with someone who's been through it a bit, and you'll pick it up quickly. Controllers are friendlier than you think!
 
VGT is a piece of cake. Coming from the S or SW, expect the "Unable Class B, remain clear of Class B" response from ATC. Just plan to go west towards Blue Diamond, slide up along the red rock area, the lower ridge in front of Red Rock will get pretty close as you duck under the 4500MSL Class B shelf at the Red Rock Casino, get the VGT ATIS and call the tower. Expect a wide right base to 12R.
 
DouglasBader said:
Vegas isn't a big deal at all. North Las Vegas can be a busy place, though.

I used to do a lot of flights in and out of there doing ambulance work, and I've lived in Vegas four different times. I'd rather go almost anywhere in the world other than Vegas.
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LAS Class B is not busy. I just experienced busy. Anchorage Area, Class C with 3 airports plus at least 3 seaplane bases. Need to study up on FAR part 93 and all the visual checkpoints.

Instructions and altitudes come fast and furious and you are expected to know what is happening. Merrill Field averages 150-200 operations PER HOUR and it's all GA aircraft.

It was a lot of fun though.
 
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Have your class b chart out and take your time. North and west is where you will be.

But don't fly too low. My wife and kids are at the in laws off of 215 and lake mead. If you wake up the baby there will be hell to pay.
 
BillTIZ said:
LAS Class B is not busy. I just experienced busy. Anchorage Area, Class C with 3 airports plus at least 3 seaplane bases. Need to study up on FAR part 93 and all the visual checkpoints.

Instructions and altitudes come fat and furious and you are expected to know what is happening. Merrill Field averages 150-200 operations PER HOUR and it's all GA aircraft.

It was a lot of fun though.
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It's a shame that Kath is down in Oregon, or you could meet up!

Sounds like Anchorage rivals AirVenture for GA traffic!
 
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LearDriver said:
Have your class b chart out and take your time. North and west is where you will be.

But don't fly too low. My wife and kids are at the in laws off of 215 and lake mead. If you wake up the baby there will be hell to pay.
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When I take the Pawnee back and forth to VGT, if I can't use the Red Rock hiway, I use 215. I stay over the center of 215 to about RC Willys turn. You have to be low if you are over the 215 because of the Class B shelf.
 
gprellwitz said:
It's a shame that Kath is down in Oregon, or you could meet up!

Sounds like Anchorage rivals AirVenture for GA traffic!
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Kath and I have traded emails. My southbound trip is taking me farther east.
I'm in Ft Nelson tonight. If I'd turned at Watson Lake for Prince George, then we may pass each other between Prince George and Abbotsford.

As it is I'll be between Ft Nelson and Edmunton on Sunday, and she'll be near Abbotsford heading north, if the weather allows.
 
Thanks for all your help. I'll try not to wake the baby.
 
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