Showtime Tours can also be used as a transportation service as they provide transportation to the airport as well as to all of the area hotels. They can also provide sightseeing tours for people who wish to see Vegas by night, the Hoover Dam, the Grand Canyon, and various other sites throughout the nearby area.

Hotels in Boulder City
If jet lag is a problem, simply arrange for a rental car that is available to you from Enterprise, and a hotel that ranges from a five star on down to a three star stay, such as California Hotel and Casino, The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino or Caesars Palace. Each hotel houses some of the most luxurious amenities to choose from. Pools, spas, saunas, restaurants, bell hops, gyms, sports bars, and much, much more. 

This airport has had approximately sixty five thousand nine hundred and ninety passengers in and out of its doors just in two thousand and eight alone, and continues to grow each and every year, making this airport one of the most popular in the United States. Besides the casinos making this area an exciting adventure, this airport houses an easy to navigate mainstream to and from each gate terminal, and all of the restaurants inside.

Transit options near BVU
Modes of transportation for touring are provided by Air charter services such as Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters, Las Vegas Helicopters, Scenic Airlines operated by Grand Canyon Airlines and Grand Canyon Airlines. No matter which you choose, all will make sure your experience is something to remember.

About Boulder City Airport
The airport services Boulder City, Nevada and is a convenient option for people who are flying charter flights to go into Las Vegas as well as into northern Arizona. The majority of flights are those of charters, though there are also various helicopter tours that are available from the airport as well, as a result of its proximity to the Hoover Dam.

The Boulder City airport is one of the busier municipal airports that operate, with approximately 220 flying in or out on a day. There is approximately 234 aircraft based at the airport, with the majority of them being single engine airplanes.

The airport is public use and is only one nautical mile from the business district of Boulder City. A new terminal, which was 30,000 square feet in size, opened up in 2009, which services the Grand Canyon Airlines as well as Scenic Airlines.

It is also important to note that the Boulder City Airport does not have the same code issued by the FAA and the IATA. Although most airports have the same, the FAA code is BVU while the IATA code is BLD. When searching for BVU with the IATA, it will reference the Beluga Airport in Beluga, Alaska.

Passengers arriving into the five hundred and thirty acre airport at Boulder City, may see from the skyline, an array of casinos and hotels to begin their winnings and stay. Of course those are in the heart of Las Vegas, and they will have to travel a mere thirty three minutes to find adequate lodging and restaurants.

Boulder City Surrounding Area
Boulder City houses just under sixteen thousand people at an elevation right at twenty one hundred and eighty feet near the Colorado river. Temperatures here can reach well above one hundred degrees, so bring plenty of sunscreen or wear clothing that covers most of your body to protect you from the rays of the sun.

For one’s first trip to this region, they can expect moderate to heavy delays in traffic during periods of rush hour, or weekends due to extra flows of people who tend to frequent going to the casinos, restaurants, hotels or just about any other attraction that Nevada has to offer. 

Hotels near BVU
There are four hotels within Boulder City, within close proximity to the airport. These are two and three start hotels. Quality Inn Boulder City is the closest and features its own shuttle service. There is also the Boulder Dam Hotel, which is very close to the Boulder City Hoover Dam Museum. There is also the Boulder Inn and Suites as well as the Hoover Dam Lodge, which is found inside of the national park. A little further away in Henderson, there are several other hotel options, which include various Hilton and Marriott chains as well as those that have casinos attached to them.

Things to do in Boulder City
Once you arrive and you decide on site seeing, consider going to see Lake Mead National Recreation Area which frequents many water enthusiasts who enjoy all types of water sports, or just enjoy the fantastic scenery. Maybe you might even enjoy the Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon, if your tastes are more on the adventurous side, enjoy zip lining from one the area’s best views in Nevada!.

If you are more of the laid back and less risqué kind of person, you might enjoy a peaceful yet exciting adventure while touring the Hoover Dam. Quests experience the history of the dam all while your feet never leave the ground. 

If you have a hankering for some sown home kind of food, then maybe you can check out one of Nevada’s signature restaurants at Fox Smokehouse Barbeque. Featuring some of the most exquisite ribs to ever fall off of the bone, your taste buds will never be the same again, and they may never want to taste any other ribs to come after them. 

If the heat gets to unbearable, make sure to stop by the Arizona Hot Springs for a quick dip into cool waters. This is sure to drop your core temperature a few degrees while having fun at the same time. While doing so, you will have an excellent view of the mountains and peaks and valleys around you. This is sure to please any hard to please family members. 

BVU Contact Information
Boulder City Municipal Airport
1201 Airport Rd
Boulder City, NV 89005
Airport Code: BVU