James C. Chrisley has been named Director of Aviation for Harry Reid International and the system of airports in Clark County. Chrisley brings more than three decades of leadership experience across commercial, general aviation, and military airport operations to the...
LAS celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by hosting a special performance by Rancho High School’s Mariachi Oro de Rancho and Ballet Folklorico Sol de Rancho. The airport hosts these talented student groups each September, when LAS typically sees a spike in flight...
LAS recently partnered with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to debut a completely reimagined rideshare pickup area at Terminal 1. The new “Fabulous Pickups” area features disco balls, additional seating, and neon signs to help travelers kick off their...
More than 350 local children took part in the annual Girls in Aviation Day event in the MGM Resorts Aviation hangar at Harry Reid International Airport. The event featured a variety of aircraft, including a helicopter, small planes, an MGM private jet, and Allegiant...
A brand new LEGO store recently opened in the C gates, near C24. This colorful new store adds more fun to the travel experience and complements the popular LEGO vending machines found throughout Terminal 1. Also new in the C gates is a Brighton Collectibles store,...
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) has made a significant leap in emergency preparedness with the introduction of two new state-of-the-art Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) trucks. This investment was made possible by $3 million in federal grant funding...
After more than 28 years of dedicated public service to the Clark County Department of Aviation, Director Rosemary Vassiliadis will retire on September 12. She was appointed as the first female director of aviation in 2013 after nearly 16 years as deputy director....
Travelers at Harry Reid International Airport can now enjoy a more streamlined journey thanks to the introduction of a new system designed to calculate and display real-time security wait times. The system uses AI to monitor passenger flow at security checkpoints and...
LAS hosted a photo contest for National Aviation Day and the winners have landed! From fireworks over Terminal 1 to breathtaking ramp views and golden-hour takeoffs, their photos brought the magic of aviation at LAS to life. Congratulations to this year’s winners:...
At LAS, we're fortunate that our airport operations aren't regularly affected by adverse weather conditions like snowstorms and hurricanes; however, we do face some challenges due to the desert heat.Rising temperatures during the summer months mean the airport must...
