Engines roared and the thrill of speed was in the air as travelers flocked to Southern Nevada for the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix. Now in its second year, the event drew an enthusiastic crowd, transforming the airport into a hub of F1 excitement. Guests arrived to...
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Salute to the Troops honors wounded warriors
To celebrate Veterans Day, the Department of Aviation was proud to support the annual Salute to the Troops weekend. American Airlines flew wounded service members and their guests to LAS for a weekend of entertainment and dining in Las Vegas, courtesy of MGM Resorts....
LAS K-9 Retires After 10 Years of Service
A longtime member of the LAS security team retired on May 9. K-9 Dodi, a 12-year-old German Wirehaired Pointer, celebrated 10 years of service with a special tennis ball surprise. According to Dodi's handler, Rudy Torres, tennis balls are the pup's favorite toy — and...
Veterans Return from Honor Flight to a Hero’s Welcome
It was a hero’s welcome for nearly two dozen veterans arriving back at Harry Reid International Airport last month. They were part of the most recent Honor Flight trip, which celebrates America’s veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s...
LAS Welcomed EDC Fans to Las Vegas with Live Music
EDC returned to Las Vegas this month with a full week of activities for music fans. The event drew hundreds of thousands of attendees, many of whom arrived by air. Harry Reid International Airport gave those travelers the first live music experience of their trip with...
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...
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...
The Big Game Starts Here!
As travelers' first look at Las Vegas, the team at Harry Reid International Airport is excited to serve football fans coming to town for the first Super Bowl in Southern Nevada’s history. As fans arrive in the days leading up to the big game, it is best to plan ahead....
#spottedatLAS CES Edition
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...
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...