Everything You Need to Know About Harry Reid International Airport

Most people who visit Las Vegas access the city through Harry Reid International Airport. The airport is close to the Las Vegas Strip, offering convenience to the cosmopolitan part of the city, only two miles away.

The airport is of service to many airlines, so you need not worry about using a specific airline to land here. Sometimes, travelers might come across the names LAS or the McCarran Airport on their travel documents. Not to worry, as all these names refer to the same airport. 

 Harry Reid International Airport

The current official title is Harry Reid International, inspired by the fallen Nevada Senator who passed on towards the end of 2021. McCarren is the former title and LAS is simply the unique airport code used as a traveling reference.

Airlines with Access to the Airport


As mentioned before, travelers need not worry about their airline choice when looking to land at the LAS airport. Most major airlines, such as Delta Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines, and Air Canada, all fly to this airport. Several cargo flights use this airport, including UPS and FedEx.

You will also find airlines like KLM flying to Amsterdam or Korean Air to Seoul, among others, at this airport. Thus, travelers from different parts of the world can find their way here easily.

Terminals


There are currently two main terminals at the Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 was demolished but there are multiple Concourse E terminals.

Four runways lead to Terminal 1, while Terminal 3 has fourteen gates handling domestic and international flights. Four gates at Terminal 3 have two jetways. The jetways help to move traffic faster, and travelers get to be on their way more conveniently.

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Harry Reid International Airport is a modern facility that is well marked. Anyone in transit can easily find their way around the airport.

Accommodation near the Airport


Travelers who need a place to stay near the airport are in luck, as options include the Best Western Hotel, located at the airport.

Any hotel of choice in Downtown Las Vegas would be ideal since it is only a short distance from the airport.