Articles
Some aircraft liveries are worth a second look
An airline’s livery can be one of its most effective marketing tools. A memorable paint scheme can boost brand recognition, helping fuel the airline’s growth. But sometimes airlines deviate from their established look to wrap certain aircraft in different liveries....
Did You Know: Clark County’s Smaller Airports
Harry Reid International Aiport (LAS) isn’t the only airport under the jurisdiction of the Clark County Department of Aviation. The Clark County Aviation System is comprised of five airports, each with their own function and clientele. In addition to LAS, there’s:...
Showgirl mural shouts “Welcome to Las Vegas!”
Few things are as synonymous with Las Vegas as showgirls, so a larger-than-life homage to the iconic performers is a perfect fit for the airport welcoming visitors from all over the world. "Folies in Flight," a colorful, 50 foot-by-8 foot 3D mural in the Customs and...
Art at the Airport: ‘Vaquero’ pays tribute to the west
Driving along the Terminal 1 entrance roadways, you've probably seen "Vaquero," a sculpture by the late Mexican-American artist Luis Jiménez. The sculpture was unveiled in 1990 and was one of the first pieces of public art installed at the airport. It pays tribute to...
Bike Patrol at LAS: A wheelie cool gig
Riding around on a bicycle for work may seem like a lot of fun, but for McCarran's bike patrol team, it's a job that also comes with a lot of responsibilities. These employees oversee everything from parking enforcement and security to helping out stranded motorists....
Maintaining the airfield takes a special team
Just like roads and freeways, McCarran's runways and taxiways must be maintained constantly. That's where the airport's Airfield Maintenance team comes in. The team consists of more than 25 employees who work day in and day out painting, making repairs, cleaning and...
Weather and aviation go hand in hand
If rain falls in Las Vegas or the temperature reaches triple digits, it's not official unless it's recorded at McCarran, the meteorological observation point for the area's National Weather Service office. Weather records from the Las Vegas airfield go back more than...