
McCarran International Airport
About McCarran International Airport
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.
Airlines flying from LAS
11 carriersTop routes from LAS
2 routesOther airports in United States
FAQ
McCarran International Airport — frequently asked questions
- Where is McCarran International Airport?
- McCarran International Airport is located in Las Vegas, United States (North America), at coordinates 36.090°, -115.150°.
- What is the airport code for McCarran International Airport?
- Its IATA code is LAS and its ICAO code is KLAS.
- What time zone is LAS in?
- McCarran International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles local time.
- Which airlines fly from LAS?
- Carriers tracked on routes from LAS include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 5 more.
- Where can you fly from LAS?
- Tracked destinations from LAS include Los Angeles and Denver.