McCarran International Airport
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.
About McCarran International Airport
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.
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.
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.
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
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Routes
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FAQ
McCarran International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- McCarran International Airport is located in Las Vegas, United States (North America), at coordinates 36.090°, -115.150°.
- Its IATA code is LAS and its ICAO code is KLAS.
- McCarran International Airport serves Las Vegas, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- McCarran International Airport operates on America/Los_Angeles local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- McCarran International Airport sits at latitude 36.090° and longitude -115.150°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from LAS include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and 5 more.
- Tracked destinations from LAS include Los Angeles and Denver.
- Its address is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119, United States, the phone number is +1 702-261-5211, the official website is http://www.mccarran.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.