// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 7 / 10 High |
| Facility Type | ⚔ Military Installation |
| Operator / Branch | US Air Force / Air Combat Command |
| Host County | Clark County NV |
| Nearest City | Nationwide, US |
| Primary Risk Radius | 25 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Nellis AFB and the Nevada Test and Training Range represent the largest air combat training complex in the world covering 12000 square miles of restricted airspace over Nevada. Nellis is home to the USAF Weapons School — the Air Force's top gun equivalent — and hosts the Red Flag combat exercises that train pilots from across NATO and allied nations. The Nevada Test Site northwest of Nellis was the primary US nuclear weapons testing location from 1951 to 1992 with 928 nuclear tests conducted.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Las Vegas sits adjacent to Nellis AFB with the base perimeter touching the northern edge of the metro area. The Nevada Test and Training Range airspace affects civilian aviation across Nevada. The former Nevada Test Site represents a legacy nuclear contamination area that continues to require monitoring. Las Vegas tourism — 40 million visitors annually — creates enormous emergency management complexity.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
Las Vegas residents near the Nellis perimeter should be aware of base operations that may affect civilian areas. The Nevada Test and Training Range restricts airspace over much of Nevada. In any national security scenario monitor Nevada Division of Emergency Management broadcasts. Las Vegas evacuation via I-15 north or south or US-95 northwest are primary routes.
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