Articles About: Melissa Nunnery DeFrank

Cooling LAS During the Hot Vegas Summer

Cooling LAS During the Hot Vegas Summer

When the mercury soars outside, the HVAC team at LAS ensures it’s cool inside. More than 35 professionals operate and maintain a variety of air cooling systems that keep passengers comfortable. Digital controls allow virtual monitoring of cooling equipment, room...

Weather Forecasts are Essential to Aviation

Weather Forecasts are Essential to Aviation

Did you know Harry Reid International is the official meteorological observation point for the National Weather Service in Las Vegas? In fact, weather records from the airport go back more than 75 years. The airfield at LAS is home to an array of climate sensors that...

Airport Shopping with Local Flair

Airport Shopping with Local Flair

LAS welcomed specialty retail that highlights local creators to Terminal 1 this month. DT Arts Market captures the charm and culture of Downtown Las Vegas with jewelry, art, gifts and other products that celebrate the city’s unique history and culture. Key local...

Safety First on Runways AND Roadways

Safety First on Runways AND Roadways

Safety is the number one priority in aviation — on runways, taxiways and beyond. At LAS, there are several features in place to keep our customers safe on the roadways and curbs. We know travelers are in a hurry to get to their destinations, but to do so safely,...

LAS Cares: Cleanup on Mount Charleston

LAS Cares: Cleanup on Mount Charleston

LAS is more than a portal connecting passengers and places; it’s also people who are committed to this community. At a recent volunteer event on Mount Charleston, 35 members of the LAS Community Enrichment Team pitched in to clean up on the mountain. The cleanup was...

LAS Painters Have Us Covered!

LAS Painters Have Us Covered!

There are nearly 18,000 employees at LAS with a variety of skills and talents – and many of the jobs don’t require a background in aviation.  Among the teams of specialty trades workers employed by the Department of Aviation, there are locksmiths, sign makers,...

High-Flying Adventures Await at Discovery Children’s Museum

High-Flying Adventures Await at Discovery Children’s Museum

Families looking to introduce their little ones to the exciting world of aviation will find endless possibilities at the Harry Reid Airport exhibit inside Discovery Children’s Museum.  Located within the museum’s environmentally-friendly Eco City, the interactive...

Navigating the Summer Skies: Top Tips for Travel

Navigating the Summer Skies: Top Tips for Travel

Summer 2024 has the potential to be the busiest summer travel season across the nation. With passenger volumes on the rise amid increasing demand, we're bracing for a busy summer right here at LAS. While the airport is prepared for the seasonal influx of travelers,...

Wonders of Aviation on Display at VGT Open House

Wonders of Aviation on Display at VGT Open House

More than 150 guests recently attended an open house at North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), where a total of 30 aircraft were on display. Aircraft owners allowed children to sit in the planes, leading many to agree the event was exciting and inspiring for future...

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