The state-owned Grand Canyon National Park Airport in Tusayan, Ariz. is about two miles from the National Park's entrance station and approximately seven miles from Grand Canyon's South Rim. It services smaller aircraft and is home to numerous companies offering daily sight-seeing flights over Grand Canyon. Airlines operating out of executive airports in the Las Vegas, Nevada suburbs of North Las Vegas, Boulder City and Henderson service Grand Canyon National Park Airport. By car, the airport is around 4.5 hours and 278 miles from Las Vegas.
Preparation
Step 1
Fill your vehicle's gas tank. You will be traveling through remote desert areas where gas stations are sparse.
Step 2
Procure maps of Nevada and Arizona, the two states through which you will travel.
Step 3
Pack a first aid kit and extra water, at least a gallon per person, for emergency use. In winter, bring extra clothes and blankets and in summer, include sunscreen and wide-brim hats.
Step 4
Pack snacks and beverages, since distances between restaurants, service stations and convenience stores can be great.
Driving Directions from Las Vegas Strip
Step 1
Leave Las Vegas by taking I-15 South to I-215 West to US 93/95/I-515 South toward Boulder City, Nevada.
Step 2
Stay on US 93 South in Boulder City when it splits from US 95. Follow US 93 to Kingman, Arizona. Between Boulder City and Kingman, there are few places to stop for gas, restrooms and supplies.
Step 3
Merge onto I-40 in Kingman, Arizona and head east. Procure gas and provisions in Kingman, Seligman or Ash Fork; this stretch of highway has few services. During winter storms, sections of I-40 may be closed due to snow and ice on the road surfaces.
Step 4
Exit onto Highway 64 North in Williams, Arizona, and take 64 to the city of Tusayan, Arizona.
Step 5
Find the Grand Canyon National Airport on the left side of Highway 64 as you enter Tusayan.
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Tips
- Your route will take you by Hoover Dam, but if you want to stop and see the Dam, you need to exit Highway 93 just after Hacienda Casino in Boulder City. The high walls on the Hoover Dam bypass bridge block views of the Dam.
Warnings
- In remote areas, your cell phone may not work. Be prepared to care for yourself and your party in an emergency.
- Year-round, desert winds can be extreme. High-profile vehicles are at risk of being blown out of their lanes or off the road.
- Be mindful of your vehicle's temperature. In the summer, dangerously high outside temperatures can cause overheating. Turn off A/C as a precaution.
- Should you break down, be prepared for a lengthy wait for a tow truck.
Writer Bio
A professional writer since 2003, Kristi Meyer has worked in the management consulting field since 1997. She authors Las Vegas travel reviews and articles for Wizardofvegas.com and travel tip articles for various websites. Meyer holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of South Florida.