What is the closest public airport to Area 51?

The closest public airport to Area 51 is the Groom Lake Airport, also known as the Groom Lake Airfield or Area 51 Airport, which primarily serves military and government operations. However, for civilian access, the nearest commercial airport is McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, located about 90 miles away. Additionally, there are smaller airports such as the Rachel Airport, which is closer but has limited services.