The show is hosted at Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nevada in November of each year.

Since Nellis is the leading USAF combat training center, the show is able to feature the newest Air Force aircraft like the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lighting II.

The air show is a three-day event and is open to the public for the last two days.

Guests who are unable to normally access the base can park at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and ride a free shuttle bus to the base tarmac to view aircraft static displays, tour some aircraft, visit vending booths, and watch aerial demonstrations.

The 2013 Aviation Nation air show was canceled due to federal budget cuts.