The Las Vegas airport is called the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and is located only 2 miles (3.2km) from the Vegas Strip and 3.5 miles (5.6km) from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Approximately 40 airlines operate at Harry Reid International Airport and has more than 950 flights per day and nonstop service from more than 125 U.S cities and international destinations.
In 2011, Harry Reid International Airport ranked 15th in the world for passenger traffic, with 41,479,814 passengers passing through the terminals. The airport ranked 6th in the world for aircraft movements with 578,949 takeoffs and landings.
With the Las Vegas airport located right next to the Las Vegas strip, passengers who fly into the city at night are greeted by a parade of lights and a fabulous view of Las Vegas.
There are two terminals at Harry Reid International Airport. Terminal 1 has four concourses: A, B, C, & D. Terminal 3 has one concourse and 14-gates.
Terminal 1 features ticket counters, baggage claim, and connects to a 6,000-space multi-level parking garage. This terminal contains four concourses or gate areas. A Concourse: 16 gates, B Concourse: 17 gates, C Concourse: 18 gates, D Concourse: 45 gates.
The D Gates satellite concourse is accessible from Terminal 1 via an automated transit system.
The Esplanade area is located in Terminal 1 contains a host of guest services and airport amenities which include a variety of shopping, dining, and services as well as three security checkpoints. All airlines operating at the A, B, C, and D Gates share one baggage claim located on Level 1 of Terminal 1.
Terminal 3 at Harry Reid International Airport is a 14-gate terminal and home to all foreign airlines and some domestic carriers. Featuring a state-of-the-art Customs & Border Protection arrivals hall, a Ticketing/Check-In area, Baggage Claim, and 60,000-square-foot Terminal 3 also boasts a 10,000-square-foot duty free store as well as a variety of other shopping, dining, and amenities.
For travel within the United States: 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure.
For International Travel: 2 hours prior to scheduled departure.
Passenger Pick Up at Terminal 1 is located across the pedestrian bridge from baggage claim on Level 1 of the parking garage.
The Departure Curb at Terminal 1 is located on Level 1 adjacent to Ticketing/Check-In and is available for passenger drop off only.
Passenger Pick Up at Terminal 3 is on Level 1 of the parking garage.
The Departure Curb at Terminal 3 is located on Level 2 adjacent to Ticketing/Check-In and is available for passenger drop off only.
Parking at the curb is prohibited at Harry Reid International Airport if your party isn’t at the curb. If you arrive earlier than your party, park at the free Cell Phone Lot located off Kitty Hawk Way or pull into Short Term parking to wait.
The first 15 minutes in the Short Term parking lot is free, after which it is $3/hour. Be sure to use the exit lane reader, not a walk-up kiosk, to claim the free minutes.
When picking up friends or family, you'll be glad to know that Harry Reid International Airport offers a short term waiting area. Harry Reid International Airport Cell Phone Lot is where drivers can park and wait in their vehicles free of charge for their passenger to deplane, pick up their luggage and walk out to the passenger pickup curb.
Harry Reid International Airport Cell Phone Lot is located minutes from the Passenger Pickup Curbs at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, – just follow the posted signage.
576 Kitty Hawk Way, Las Vegas, NV 89119
The Cell Phone Lot is open from 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. daily
Tip: Once your passenger arrives and you’re on your way to Passenger Pick Up area, look for the numbered columns to make meeting up easier. Note: Parking at the curb is prohibited. If your party isn’t at the curb yet.
Policies for unaccompanied minors vary by airline. Contact your airline in advance of the trip to learn more about its specific rules, fees and procedures.
When dropping off or picking up a minor at Harry Reid International Airport, the rule of thumb is to get to the airport early.
Plan to arrive at least two hours before arrival if you are picking up a child. You will need to coordinate
with your airline and will be required to go through TSA screening as if you were getting on a plane in order to meet them at the gate.
If you are dropping off a child, it is recommended you arrive three hours prior to departure. You will need to fill out special paperwork at your airline’s ticket counter. Additionally, most airlines require you to wait with your child at the gate until they board their flight.
Harry Reid International Airport Rideshare pick-up/drop-off location:
Directions:
From Baggage Claim, take the elevator near door #2 up to level 2.
Cross the pedestrian bridge on level 2 to the Terminal 1 Parking Garage.
The Ride Share pick up is located on level 2M of the parking garage.
Directions:
From Baggage Claim, take the elevator near door #52, #54 or #56 up to level 1.
Cross the pedestrian bridge on level 1 to the Terminal 3 Parking Garage.
The Ride Share pick up is located on the Valet level of the Terminal 3 parking garage.
Lyft / Uber passengers will be dropped-off at the Harry Reid International Airport departures curbs at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
Smoking is no permitted in the terminal area and all indoor areas at Harry Reid International Airport In compliance with Nevada state law.
Smoking however is permitted in the following areas:
Enclosed Gaming Lounges (D & E Gates)
Bud Track Lounge (Esplanade)
Outdoors near ticketing, baggage claim and along the arrivals and departures curb.
No one heads to the airport expecting to spend an hour or two waiting for a delayed flight to depart. However we all know how often that happens these days. More often there are a few hours to fill between flights or sometimes you're stuck because of weather or flight delays.
Knowing what to do to kill time at an airport is important. The good news is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas is one of the many airports in the US with lots of things to do.
Besides making a break for the Vegas strip which is less than a mile away, here are ways to fill the time at Harry Reid International Airport concourse and gate.
1 Gamble your time away. Spend time on one of the more than 1,000 slot machines that dot the airport terminals.
2 If you are travelling with children, take them to the kids play area near Concourse D. There is also a pet relief area at that location.
3 Boot up and surf the internet. Free Wi-Fi is accessible at Harry Reid International Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, with recharge zones located throughout the airport.
4 Make your wait time a workout time and purchase a daily pass for $10 to the Fitness Beast Center on Level 2 of Terminal 1.
5 Visit the Cannon Aviation Museum. Open 24 hours a day, admission is also free. Located on the walkway above the baggage claim area.
6 Shop at more than 50 retail stores or eat at more than 30 restaurants and lounges
7 Get a massage at the Express Spa on Concourse D
8 Book an escape to the peace and quite of the Continental President's Club lounge starting at $20. This lounge is open to all passengers regardless of airline or ticket class. Located at Concourse D, between Gates 33 and 35.
9 Visit the Liquor Library located in the baggage claim of Harry Reid International Airport's Terminal 1. to stockup on your party essentials before heading to your hotel. Buy everything from wine, beer, liquor, snacks, cups, ice and mixers.
US Military service men, women and families have a USO Center at Harry Reid International Airport.
Note: Check the expected departure time, so you won't get caught too far away and risk missing your flight.
From Russell Road:
Drive west on Russell Road past Eastern Avenue. Turn left onto Landing Strip Avenue and get in the far right lane. Stay on Landing Strip Avenue, following the signs for T3. Continue on the roadway following the overhead signs.
From Paradise Road:
Drive south on Paradise Road and access the left lanes. Follow the overhead signs for T3. Proceed past Russell Road, accessing the right lane, and follow the overhead sign for Flight Path Avenue, All Terminals. At the split, turn left toward Flight Path Avenue. Continue following the signs.
From 1-15 / I-215:
Exit I-215 following the signs for Harry Reid International Airport. Proceed through the northbound tunnel and access the center lane. Remain in the center lane and follow the overhead signs for T3.
The Rent-A-Car Center offers a complimentary shuttle bus from Harry Reid International Airport to the center. The blue and white shuttle bus departs approximately every 5 minutes for the 3 mile strip.
Rent-A-Car Center at Harry Reid International Airport 702-261-6001
From Las Vegas Blvd. (The Strip): Take Las Vegas Blvd. south to George Crockett Rd. Turn left and proceed a half mile to Gilespie St. Turn right and enter the Center on your right.
From the North: Take I-15 south to exit #34/I-215 east. Follow the signs to Las Vegas Blvd. At Las Vegas Blvd., proceed across the intersection onto George Crocket Rd. Drive a half mile to Gilespie St.
Turn right and enter the Center on your right.
From the South: Take I-15 north to exit #34/I-215 east. Follow the signs to Las Vegas Blvd. At Las Vegas Blvd., proceed across the intersection onto George Crocket Rd. Drive a half mile to Gilespie St.
Turn right and enter the Center on your right.
From the East: Take I-215 west, past the Harry Reid International Airport signs, to exit #11/Las Vegas Blvd. Turn left and proceed to George Crockett Rd. Turn left and drive a half mile to Gilespie St. Turn right and enter the Center on your right.
From the West: Take I-215 east to exit #11/Las Vegas Blvd. Follow the signs to Las Vegas Blvd. At Las Vegas Blvd., proceed across the intersection onto George Crocket Rd. Drive a half mile to Gilespie St. Turn right and enter the Center on your right.
There are 3 bus routes to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. Route 108, Route 109 and Centennial Express(CX)
All 3 buses stop at the airport's Ground Zero Level, located on the Zero Level at the south end of the bus plaza. Zero level is one level below baggage claim and passenger pick up.
| Terminal 1 | Bus Route 108, Route 109 and Centennial Express(CX) |
| Terminal 3 | Centennial Express(CX) |
If you need to go to Terminal 1 from Terminal 3, take the airport's free inter-terminal shuttle, located nearby the public bus stop.
Terminal 1 bus stop
Terminal 1 bus stop is located on Level Zero. From baggage claim, take the elevator or escalator down one level. Exit the terminal building and proceed across the pedestrian crosswalk. Turn right to reach the covered RTC bus stop.
Terminal 3 bus stop
The RTC bus stop at Terminal 3 is located at the Departures curb on level 2. From Baggage Claim, take the elevator or escalator up to level 2. Exit the terminal building and proceed across the pedestrian crosswalk. The RTC bus stop is located across from door 44.
Did you know ....
The Flamingo & Las Vegas Blvd stop on the Centennial Express CX route puts you right in the center of the Vegas Strip and within walking distance to many hotels and casinos.
Two-hour and 24-hour passes are sold from the ticket vending machine (TVM) at the transit stop located on the Level Zero at the south end of the bus plaza.
Single rides can be purchased on board the vehicle with cash only.
At Terminal 1, the Inter-Terminal shuttle bus stop is located on Level Zero. From baggage claim, take the elevator or escalators down one level and exit the terminal building. Take the pedestrian crosswalk toward the covered parking garage and follow the blue sign that reads "Parking Shuttles to Terminal 2" to the courtesy shuttle stop. The shuttle comes every 20-30 minutes.
At Terminal 3, the Inter-Terminal shuttle bus stop is located on Level Zero in the center of the curb.
Harry Reid International Airport offers short-term and long-term parking at it's more than 17,000 public parking spaces at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Parking facilities at the airport are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Terminal 1 - Economy parking rate at Terminal 1 is $12 per day. The Economy Lot serving Terminal 1 is located off of Kitty Hawk Way, just south of Tropicana Avenue and west of Paradise Road. Shuttles run continuously between this Economy Lot and Terminal 1, and drivers using this lot should set aside at least 30 additional minutes for travel to or from the airport. Note: This shuttle will not deliver passengers to Terminal 3.
The Terminal 1 Long Term Garage offers long-term parking at a rate of up to $18 per day. Valet parking is up to $30 per day.
Terminal 3 - Economy parking rate at Terminal 3 is $12 per day. The Economy parking for Terminal 3 is available in the surface lot located just east of the Terminal 3 parking garage and within walking distance of the Level 1 pedestrian bridge leading into the terminal. When approaching the Terminal 3 parking garage, drivers should follow the posted directional signs to Economy Parking to take advantage of the lower rate.
The Terminal 3 Long Term Garage offers long-term parking at a rate of up to $18 per day. Valet parking is up to $30 per day.
0 - 1 hour: $3.00
1 - 2 hours: $6.00
2 - 3 hours: $9.00
Each Additional Hour: $4.00
Daily Maximum: $36.00
0 - 3 hours: $10.00
Each Additional Hour: $2.00
Daily Maximum: $18.00
0 - 1 hour: $3.00
1 - 2 hours: $6.00
2 - 3 hours: $9.00
Each Additional Hour: $4.00
Daily Maximum: $36.00
0 - 3 hours: $10.00
Each Additional Hour: $2.00
Daily Maximum: $18.00
Courtesy shuttle service is available to transport travelers between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 of Harry Reid International Airport. This service is located on Level Zero of both terminals and runs at regular intervals.
For 24-hour parking information, including live updates on space availability, call (702) 261-5122.
Next time you are traveling through Harry Reid International Airport
You'll be glad to know that free parking is available at the Centennial Hills Transit Center or the South Strip Transit Terminal, with direct access to Harry Reid International Airport’s Ground Level Zero at Terminal 1 via the Centennial Express (CX) or Route 109 (Maryland Parkway).
Harry Reid International Airport offer FREE wireless internet connection at all it's Terminals. Connection is easy. All you have to do is turn on your Wifi enabled device to automatically detect the wireless network. Read and accept the terms and conditions to Harry Reid International Airport Wifi. Enter your email address and start surfing the web.
If you plan to visit Off-the-Strip Las Vegas hotels by bus, here is a list of hotels with their corresponding bus routes. Las Vegas RTC Bus Routes
