Articles About: Melissa Nunnery DeFrank

Keeping Runways Free of Water is Key to Safety

Keeping Runways Free of Water is Key to Safety

An airfield construction project at LAS aims to increase safety and efficiency by taking a runway drainage system below ground.  Crews began work last year to replace above-ground drainage ditches with underground drain pipes. These pipes will help direct water away...

Exciting Opportunities at the LAS Career Expo

Exciting Opportunities at the LAS Career Expo

The Clark County Department of Aviation hosted a Career Expo on April 4 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It was a unique opportunity for job-seekers to network with airlines, airport businesses, federal agencies and more — all in one place. The event drew a crowd...

TSA Testing Self-Service Screening at LAS

TSA Testing Self-Service Screening at LAS

TSA’s latest addition at the checkpoint might look familiar to travelers who have used self-checkout at a grocery store or self-bag tagging at the airport.  Initially intended for TSA Pre-Check passengers, a new self-screening system offers travelers a security...

Porter Brings its Elevated Experience to Las Vegas

Porter Brings its Elevated Experience to Las Vegas

March 5 marked the inaugural flight between Toronto Pearson International Airport and LAS on Canada’s Porter Airlines.  The start of this daily nonstop service was celebrated in true Las Vegas fashion, with showgirls on hand to welcome visitors.  "We're happy to see a...

First Class Care @ LAS

First Class Care @ LAS

Picture this: You’ve just arrived to fabulous Las Vegas for your yearly girls’ trip or that big business conference, and you feel that dreaded tickle in your throat. From colds to abdominal pains, UMC Express Care @ LAS is your one-way ticket to feeling better. Our...

Specialty Aircraft #SpottedatLAS

Specialty Aircraft #SpottedatLAS

From celebrations and commemorations to promotional partnerships, many airlines spice up their fleets with special liveries. Take a look at the gallery below for a few we spotted recently at LAS. Tag @LASairport in your own #spottedatLAS images on Instagram!

Watch Your Future Take Off at Our Career Expo

Watch Your Future Take Off at Our Career Expo

Job-seekers who want to see their futures take off should plan to attend the upcoming LAS Career Expo. Representatives from the Department of Aviation along with many of our airport partners will be on hand to talk about opportunities in aviation, hospitality, retail,...

The Big Game Started Here!

The Big Game Started Here!

LAS was bustling with activity as players, coaches, fans and equipment made their way to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII. Airport staff spent more than a year planning for the inaugural event, and when it was time, they executed a winning game plan. In the days leading...

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