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Nevada

Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States.

Type Region

Why go

  • U.S. state.
  • Served by Tonopah Test Range Airport (XSD).

History

Nevada is a landlocked state in the Western United States. It is also sometimes placed in the Mountain West and Southwestern United States. It borders Idaho to the northeast, Oregon to the northwest, California to the west, Arizona to the southeast, and Utah to the east. Nevada is the seventh-most extensive and the 31st-most populous U.S. state. Nearly three-quarters of Nevada's population live in Clark County, which contains the Las Vegas–Paradise metropolitan area. Nevada's capital is Carson City. Las Vegas is the largest city in the state.

Airports

Tonopah Airport (TPH) 35 mi to the centre
Tonopah, NV, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Tonopah Test Range Airport (XSD) 49 mi to the centre
Tonopah, NV, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hadley Airport 23 mi to the centre
Round Mountain, NV, US
Outdoor
Barker Creek Ranch Airstrip 24 mi to the centre
Round Mountain, NV, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tonopah Test Range Airport (XSD); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nevada. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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