McCarran International Airport
About LAS
Overview
McCarran International Airport, officially renamed Harry Reid International Airport in 2021, sits about 8 kilometers south of downtown Las Vegas in Clark County, Nevada. It serves as the primary commercial gateway to the Las Vegas Valley and the wider southern Nevada region. The airport opened in 1948, replacing the original Alamo Field, and has grown into one of the busiest airports in the United States.
Terminals & runways
The airport operates two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 handles most domestic traffic across four concourses, while Terminal 3, opened in 2012, accommodates international arrivals and additional domestic flights. Four runways are arranged in two parallel pairs, oriented roughly northwest-southeast and northeast-southwest, allowing simultaneous operations. The facility runs 24 hours a day with no curfew, supporting continuous leisure-driven demand.
Airlines
Southwest Airlines maintains its largest operating base here, making the airport a major focus of its network. Spirit Airlines, Frontier, Allegiant, Delta, American, and United also operate substantial schedules. International service is provided by carriers including British Airways, Air Canada, Aeromexico, Korean Air, Virgin Atlantic, and Condor, linking the city to Europe, Asia, and the Americas.