Nellis Air Force Base

MEDIA CENTER

All media queries and requests for interviews must be coordinated through the 57th Wing Public Affairs office. You may email or call Public Affairs at 702-652-2750. Download the media application form here: American Media or Foreign Media. Media application forms should be sent to the Public Affairs office no earlier than 90 days and no later than 30 days prior to the event.

March 24, 2025
Aviation Nation returns to Nellis April 5-6

Nellis Air Force Base is proud to present the Aviation Nation 2025 air show. This two-day event on April 5 and 6 is open and free to the public.
March 7, 2025
Red Flag 25-2 to bring increased noise Mar. 10–21

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 25-2 from Mar. 10 to Mar. 21.
Jan. 27, 2025
Red Flag 25-1 to bring increased noise Jan. 27 – Feb. 6

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 25-1 from Jan. 27 to Feb. 6.
Jan. 15, 2025
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds search for Aviation Nation “Hometown Hero”

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are searching for a Las Vegas-area “Hometown Hero” to fly in the backseat of an F-16 before the Aviation Nation Air Show taking place April 5-6 at Nellis AFB.
Nov. 5, 2024
Increased presence of emergency vehicles near Nellis on November 6

Southern Nevada residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles moving to and from Nellis Air Force Base on November 6 as the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and community emergency services team up to conduct an emergency medical exercise.
July 19, 2024
Red Flag 24-3 to bring increased noise July 22 – Aug. 2

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 24-3 from July 22 to August 2.
March 8, 2024
Red Flag 24-2 to bring increased noise March 11 – March 23

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the U.S. Air Force conducts Red Flag 24-2 from March 11 to March 23.
Nov. 3, 2023
Nellis AFB invites public comment at environmental impact meetings

The Department of the Air Force is requesting comments during public scoping meetings, regarding proposed developments on the east side of the base on November 14 and 15, between 5-7 p.m.
May 10, 2023
Increased presence of emergency vehicles near Nellis on May 11

Southern Nevada residents may notice an increased presence of emergency vehicles moving to and from Nellis Air Force Base on May 11 as the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and community emergency services team up to conduct an emergency medical exercise.During “Operation Dark Cloud,” simulated
March 10, 2023
Red Flag 23-2 to bring increased noise March 12-24

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 23-2 from March 12–24.Close to 100 aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis twice a day and may remain in the air for up to five hours during this large-scale exercise. Also, expect aircraft