--- iata: LAS name: Harry Reid International Airport city: Las Vegas country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-01' officialWebsite: 'https://www.harryreidairport.com/' sources: - 'https://www.harryreidairport.com/' - 'https://www.harryreidairport.com/airport-services' - 'https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel/learn/priority-pass-las-vegas' - 'https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/las-vegas-las-airport-lounges/' - >- https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/transit-services/airport-transit-routes/ quickFacts: - 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 bentoTips: - label: Timing title: 'Arrive 2 hours early for domestic, 3 for international' detail: >- Conventions and weekends push crowds higher—add buffer if flying Friday or Sunday. summary: >- Peak security lines hit 20-30 min midday and evenings; check live waits on the airport site. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Use the tram between T1 and T3 post-security detail: T1 handles most Southwest; T3 for international and some legacy carriers. summary: Free Blue/Red Line trams run every 4-8 min; saves 15+ min walking. category: terminal - label: Food title: Grab In-N-Out or Shake Shack airside detail: Avoid landside queues; airside spots stay open late. summary: >- Both locations in T1 and T3 offer quick, reliable Nevada favorites without leaving security. category: food - label: Status title: Check FAA site for staffing delays detail: >- Recent June 2026 event hit nearly 3-hour delays; build flexibility into connections. summary: >- LAS occasionally sees 1-3 hour arrival holds from controller shortages—monitor fly.faa.gov. category: status lounges: - name: The Club LAS hours: '05:00-23:30' access: - Priority Pass - Day pass ~$60 bestFor: - Work - Long layovers summary: >- Solid Priority Pass option with decent food; can get crowded mid-day but still better than gate areas. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 (D Gates) amenities: - Showers - Work zones - Food & bar - name: Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club hours: '04:30-23:00' access: - >- Chase Sapphire Reserve / eligible Chase cards (connecting itineraries: up to 5 hours before departure) - Day pass ~$100 when offered (subject to capacity) - Priority Pass / LoungeKey not accepted (ended 15 Aug 2026) bestFor: - Premium cardholders - Relaxation summary: >- Terminal 1 standout with strong food and views. Chase cardholders keep access (5-hour connecting window); Priority Pass and LoungeKey are no longer accepted. Day passes ~$100 when capacity allows. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal 1 (near C23) amenities: - Premium food - Showers - Quiet zones - name: Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge hours: '08:00-22:00' access: - Amex Platinum/Centurion (within 90 min of departure) bestFor: - Quick stops - Solo travelers summary: >- Compact speakeasy-style Amex lounge near Gate D1; menu-focused alternative to the full Centurion next door. verdict: depends terminal: Concourse D (near Gate D1) amenities: - Elevated menu - Wi-Fi - Power outlets - name: The Centurion Lounge hours: '05:00-23:00' access: - Amex Platinum/Centurion bestFor: - Amex members - Long layovers summary: >- High-end Amex lounge with strong food; among the strongest options at LAS for comfort. verdict: worth-it terminal: Concourse D (opposite Gate D1) amenities: - Showers - Buffet - Spa services - name: Capital One Lounge hours: '05:00-23:00' access: - Capital One Venture X / Venture X Business - Venture/Spark Miles discounted entry - Day pass ~$90 subject to capacity bestFor: - Work - Families summary: >- Strong Concourse D lounge for Venture X holders; Priority Pass is not accepted. Walk-up day passes are capacity-limited. verdict: depends terminal: D Gates amenities: - Work areas - Food stations - Showers waterOptions: - kind: purchase name: Hudson's News zone: airside price: $2.50 for 500ml summary: >- Cheapest reliable bottled water in T1; multiple locations keep lines short. location: 'Near Gate B15, airside' terminal: Terminal 1 isBestValue: true - kind: refill name: Water refill station zone: airside price: Free summary: >- High-flow fountain with bottle filler; best free option for frequent travelers. location: 'Opposite Starbucks near Gate E2, airside' terminal: Terminal 3 isBestQuality: true - kind: free name: Fountain near security zone: landside price: Free summary: Fill before security to avoid airside prices entirely. location: 'Landside, past baggage claim before checkpoint D' terminal: Terminal 1 airportistScore: 7.2 slug: las region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/las](/airports/las). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/las) - [Lounge directory](/airports/las/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) 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** - Comfort: 7.0 - Navigation: 7.5 - Food: 7.8 - Transport: 7.6 - Disruption resilience: 6.8 ## At a glance - Passengers: 55M+ - Terminals: 2 active terminals - Typical security: 18 min - On-time: 78% - Disruption: normal ## 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 ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/las/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/las/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/las/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/las/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/las/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/las/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/las/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/las/reviews.md)