TRIPOLI VEGAS conducts three types of rocket launches. All of them are open to the public but hold the guidelines listed here. Everyone is invited to attend to see what High Power Rocketry is all about. However, due to Insurance Regulations, only Tripoli members and qualified NAR members are permitted to fly High Power. All flyers under 18 in attendance may fly Model Rockets (A thru G motors).
The waiver is open at 8am or 9am after the launch equipment is setup up.
NOTE: Launches are date-specific per our permits and waivers and are not rescheduled for weather or other interruptions.
| Date | Launch Event | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 12-21-2024 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 1-18-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 2-15-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 3-14-2025 3-15-2025 3-16-2025 |
SpringFest - Regional Launch Friday 12pm - 4pm Saturday 8am - 4pm; Night Launch 6pm-10pm Sunday 8am - noon | Jean |
| 4-19-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 5-17-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 6-21-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Depending on heat!Saturday 8am - 11:00am (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 7-19-2025 | Canceled! Too hot to fly! |
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| 8-16-2025 | Canceled! Too hot to fly! |
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| 9-20-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 10-17-2025 10-18-2025 10-18-2025 |
Oktoberfest - Regional Launch Friday 12pm - 4pm Saturday 8am - 4pm; Night Launch 6pm-10pm Sunday 8am - noon |
Jean |
| 11-15-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| 12-20-2025 | Jean Dry Lake Saturday 8am - Noon (or 2pm*) |
Jean |
| * Typically noon, but can go as long as people want and winds behave |
Local launches are held on the third Saturday, at Jean Dry Lake just South of Las Vegas near Jean, NV.
Our 2025 FAA waiver is typically approved with a clearance of 7000 ft MSL (4200 ft AGL (Above Ground Level)); with call-in windows to 15,199 ft AGL with approval from Tracon. All participants and visitors are asked to abide by any, and all, rules.
Launch Fees:
Non-Member: $15.00
Member: $10.00
SEDS Level 1 attempt: $10.00
Spectators: Free
Camping: is Permitted
Tripoli Vegas proudly sponsors Springfest in March of each year and Oktoberfest in October of each year.
These three day events are much larger in activity than local launches and draw many more people from all over the Southwest. Many people attend from as far away as the East Coast. Rocketry activities are usually much busier than at local club launches and visitors are encouraged to be alert.
Our 2025 FAA waiver is approved with a clearance 7000 ft MSL (4200 ft AGL above the lake bed); with call-in windows to 15,199 ft AGL with approval from Tracon. There is a launch fee for ALL persons wishing to fly.
Weekend Launch Fees:
Non-members: $35.00 flat rate
Members: $30.00 flat rate
Spectators: Free
Camping: is Permitted
Tripoli Vegas, in addition to local launches, also sponsors the Delamar Rocket Launch. For the last few launches the FAA has granted us a waiver to 50,000 ft AGL.
Weekend Launch Fees:
Non-members: $35.00 flat rate
Members: $30.00 flat rate
Spectators: Free
Camping: is Permitted
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