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...
Flying through LAS, you’d never know that, behind the scenes, there’s a team of professionals working 24/7 in the Airport Control Center (ACC) to answer every call and coordinate responses to keep the airport running safely and efficiently. The ACC is the primary...
With ride-share services now a staple of airport ground transportation, Harry Reid International has partnered with the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation to enhance safety and educate users. New signs are posted in rideshare pickup areas at LAS, reminding travelers to verify...
In a demonstration of skill and readiness, the dedicated firefighters of Harry Reid Airport's Aircraft Rescue Firefighting unit engaged in their annual FAA-mandated exercise, showcasing their expertise in tackling emergency situations. As they battled simulated flames...
Harry Reid airport is required by the FAA to complete a full-scale emergency exercise, known as a triennial, once every three years in order to maintain their certification. LAS partnered with emergency responders from agencies around the valley to conduct the...
The LAS Explosives Detection K9 Unit has two new noses dedicated to sniffing out trouble at the airport. Handler Rudy Torres’ dog Dodi retired over the summer after 10 years working at the airport. But Torres is still hard at work with his new partner Boomer, a...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
