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Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, US

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Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, United States · North America

Solid mid-tier US airport with good food and transport options but occasional staffing-driven delays and busy security.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail7.8
Ground access7.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Harry Reid International Airport

Las Vegas, United States · North America

Solid mid-tier US airport with good food and transport options but occasional staffing-driven delays and busy security.

Airportist Score

7.3/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities7.0
Food & retail7.8
Ground access7.6
Reliability6.8
Lounges7.4

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
18 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
15-30 min
Uber/Lyft
Cheapest to city
RTC Bus 109
$ · 15 min
Lounges
9
4 rated worth it
On time
78%
of departures
Terminals
2

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IFPLaughlin/Bullhead International Airport
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GCWGrand Canyon West Airport
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HSHHenderson Executive Airport
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12 km
VGTNorth Las Vegas Airport
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15 km
BLDBoulder City Municipal Airport
Boulder City
30 km
DRADesert Rock Airport
Mercury
99 km
IFPLaughlin/Bullhead International Airport
Bullhead City
116 km
GCWGrand Canyon West Airport
Peach Springs
120 km

LASGuide

LASGuide

Most important tips

Know before you go

A compact traveler cheat sheet for timing, terminals, food, and disruption checks.

Timing

Arrive 2 hours early for domestic, 3 for international

Peak security lines hit 20-30 min midday and evenings; check live waits on the airport site.

Conventions and weekends push crowds higher—add buffer if flying Friday or Sunday.

Terminal

Use the tram between T1 and T3 post-security

Free Blue/Red Line trams run every 4-8 min; saves 15+ min walking.

T1 handles most Southwest; T3 for international and some legacy carriers.

Food

Grab In-N-Out or Shake Shack airside

Both locations in T1 and T3 offer quick, reliable Nevada favorites without leaving security.

Avoid landside queues; airside spots stay open late.

Status

Check FAA site for staffing delays

LAS occasionally sees 1-3 hour arrival holds from controller shortages—monitor fly.faa.gov.

Recent June 2026 event hit nearly 3-hour delays; build flexibility into connections.

Live conditions

Right now at LAS

Security waits and operational status from official feeds, where the airport publishes them.

Honest verdict

Who this airport works for

Best for

Food variety
Easy tram connections
Affordable public bus to Strip

Watch out for

Staffing-related arrival delays
Midday security peaks
Surge pricing on rideshares during events

Airportist Score

Why this score

Overall is the published weighted sum of six categories. No holistic fudge on top.

Ease of use · 25%

Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.

7.5

Comfort & amenities · 20%

Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.

7.0

Food & retail · 15%

Food and retail quality and variety.

7.8

Ground access · 15%

Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.

7.6

Reliability · 15%

Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.

6.8

Lounges · 10%

Worth-it density and access quality.

7.4

Key stats

Editorial reference figures, not live readings.

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Typical security

18 min

Guide quick facts

From the editorial guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 13, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Southwest is the largest carrier; Spirit ceased all operations on 2 May 2026. Also American, Delta, United, Frontier, Allegiant
54,988,547 arriving and departing passengers in 2025 (LAS 29 Jan 2026 release; −5.9% vs 58,447,782 in 2024) — third-highest year, not 55M+
24/7 operations with free Wi-Fi (LAS-WIFI)
No light rail; public buses, taxis and rideshares dominate ground transport
Security wait times published live on official site

4 official sources

https://www.harryreidairport.com/
https://www.harryreidairport.com/newsroom/press-releases/las-sees-third-highest-annual-passenger-total-with-nearly-55-million-in-2025
https://www.harryreidairport.com/airport-services
https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/transit-services/airport-transit-routes/

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Explore the LAS guide

Each section answers one trip question in depth.

Map
Harry Reid International Airport, the Las Vegas city center, and 3 other airports in the city
City center3 other airports
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Getting There
3 ways into the city, compared on time, cost, and luggage.
Fastest: Uber/LyftCheapest: RTC Bus 109
View Getting There
Lounges
9 lounges with access rules, hours, and verdicts. 4 rated worth it.
Capital One LoungeChase Sapphire Lounge by The ClubDelta Sky Club
View Lounges
Traveler Tips
Book Terminal 3 long-term parking Sat-Wed for $16/day via pre-reserve—cheapest option
12 tips & hacks
View Traveler Tips
Amenities
5 rated amenities — food, Wi-Fi, quiet spots, family, and sleep.
Free Wi-FiWater refill stationsEstimated security waits
View Amenities
Water
Where to refill for free, and where a bottle costs the least airside.
3 spots2 free or refill
View Water
Reviews
Editorial and traveler reviews — what people actually complain about.
View Reviews

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Security wait times

A current security estimate is not available. Check the official airport site or MyTSA before travel.

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 08:49 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 15:49 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.