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...
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...
Riding around on a bicycle for work may seem like a lot of fun, but for McCarran's bike patrol team, it's a job that also comes with a lot of responsibilities. These employees oversee everything from parking enforcement and security to helping out stranded motorists....
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...
