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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

7.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

55M+

Average security

18 min

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

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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

7.2/ 10

Editorial 0–10 from comfort, navigation, food, transport, and disruption resilience — not a Google rating.

Passengers

55M+

Average security

18 min

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

12 photos

Interior of Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, USA. Looking towards the escalator down to the tram station to the D Gates of Terminal 1.

Baggage claim carousels at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden wave as they board Air Force One at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Saturday, January 8, 2022, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

N 60131 Swoop WestJet Boeing at Harry Reid International Airport KLAS

Aerial photo of Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas) on December 24, 2012 looking north on approach

Interior of Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada

Baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport Terminal 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Terminal 3 at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada. As viewed from the pedestrian bridge to the parking garage.

Artwork at the D-Gates tram station, created by elementary and middle school students.

Welcome to Las Vegas sign inside Terminal 3 of McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada

Moe's Southwest Grill, a restaurant at McCarran International Airport

A Boeing 737-900 (N37474) of United Airlines on approach for Mccarran International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km.

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

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.

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events

LASGuide

Live airport status

Current operations

Security wait times

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

MyTSA

Official airport site TSA screening guide

Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Status update: 02:31 PDT

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Sep 6, 09:31 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

Guide quick facts

Pulled from the editorial markdown guide for LAS.

Updated Sep 1, 2026

Two terminals (T1 and T3) connected airside by tram
Major hub for Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant; also serves American, Delta, United
55M+ annual passengers, 8th busiest US airport
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

5 official sources

Airportist Score Breakdown

Comfort7.0

Navigation7.5

Food7.8

Transport7.6

Disruption resilience6.8

Key Stats

Annual passengers

55M+

Terminals

2 active terminals

On-time departures

78%

Average security

18 min

Best For

Food varietyEasy tram connectionsAffordable public bus to Strip

Watch Out For

Staffing-related arrival delaysMidday security peaksSurge pricing on rideshares during events