The Consumer Technology Association's annual CES convention brought a flurry of activity to LAS in January, including some aircraft we don't typically see here. Additional flights were scheduled to bring tech enthusiasts from around the world to Las Vegas. Check out...
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Celebrating 75 Years of Aviation
The Department of Aviation marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 75th anniversary of Clark County's acquisition of what we now know as Harry Reid International Airport on December 19. Clark County leaders celebrated by presenting the airport with a...
Formula 1: The Race Started Here
When Formula 1 descended on Las Vegas, the race started at LAS! Before drivers ever revved their engines, airport officials were meeting with resort partners, community leaders and even with airports in other cities that have hosted the race. The race brought with...
Mitigation plan lets animals and aircraft safely coexist
Wildlife might not be the first thing we think of when we think of flight safety at LAS, but the airport’s proximity to parks, golf courses and other animal-friendly habitats mean precautions must be taken to lessen the risks posed by nearby feathered and four-legged...
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:...
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...